The William & Mary Tribe (9-16, 5-8 CAA) will be at the Schar Center to square off against the Elon Phoenix (8-18, 4-9 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
William & Mary Tribe vs. Elon Phoenix Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Phoenix fell to the Northeastern Huskies, 72-60, while the Tribe were defeated by the Hofstra Pride, 93-87.
William & Mary held Hofstra to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 27.8) while Elon had a turnover percentage of 8.5 (better than their season average of 18.1). Steven Santa Ana played a key role for Elon with 12 points, seven rebounds and six steals. William & Mary was lifted by Nathan Knight, who finished with 39 points and 14 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Tyler Seibring led the Phoenix to a 76-71 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. The Phoenix’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Tribe. Elon had a rate of 28.9, while William & Mary posted a mark of 18.9.
Second-chance opportunities could be hard to find for Elon in this matchup. The Phoenix currently rank 324th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.3 percent), while William & Mary ranks 52nd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent). Additionally, the Tribe rank 53rd in effective field goal percentage (0.544), whereas the porous defense of the Phoenix ranks 284th with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.527.
William & Mary Tribe vs. Elon Phoenix ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Elon, ATS Winner – Elon, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- William & Mary ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.6) while Elon ranks 207th (1.8).
- The Tribe average 34.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 192nd in the country. The Phoenix rank 221st in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- William & Mary ranks 225th in steals per game (4.6) while Elon ranks 239th (4.1).
- The Tribe average 17.0 assists per game, which ranks 13th in the country. The Phoenix rank 179th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
- William & Mary averages 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 94th in the NCAA. Elon ranks 244th in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tribe have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
- The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 7.5 for the season.
