The Elon Phoenix hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Thursday as they look to cover the point spread at Bob Carpenter Center against the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens in this one found them listed as 6.5-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Phoenix was expected to move the line.
Elon Phoenix vs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens sit at 9-16 (11-11 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Elon Phoenix are currently 15-10 (14-7 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Delaware is 10-12 OU, and Elon is 9-12 OU.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 336 (Delaware) and the No. 76 (Elon) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Elon is ranked No. 104 in NCAA basketball at 37.04 per game. Contrast that with Delaware's No. 144 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Delaware is the No. 227-ranked team in the country at 6 per game, while Elon rates No. 20 at 9.52 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Elon got 29 points from Brian Dawkins on the way to a 71-58 loss against College of Charleston on Saturday at TD Arena.
Delaware was run off the court by the Seahawks on Saturday as UNC Wilmington routed them 108-80 at Trask Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Elon home to UNC Wilmington, Saturday, February 11th
Delaware at James Madison, Saturday, February 11th