Elon takes to the basketball court against Indiana State on Friday, hoping to send the Sycamores to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Hulman Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Elon Phoenix in this one, their betting line was listed as 5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Elon Phoenix vs Indiana State Sycamores Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Indiana State Sycamores are 5-6 overall and 3-5-1 ATS, while the Elon Phoenix are 7-5 and 2-7 ATS. As for the betting totals, Indiana State boasts a 5-3-1 on the OU, and Elon is 5-3.
The Sycamores - Phoenix odds would favor the Sycamores if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Indiana State is rated No. 121 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Elon is at No. 258.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Indiana State's No. 138 nationally ranked offense (75.55 points per game) against a Elon Phoenix defense that sits as the No. 169 at 72.92 PPG. The Indiana State Sycamores have been averaging 42.81% from the field, less than the Phoenix have managed so far this season (43.44% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Elon got 13 points from Brian Dawkins but lost anyway, 67-51, to Canisius on Tuesday at Koessler Center.
Indiana State got 16 points from Brenton Scott but lost anyway, 81-65, to Western Kentucky on Saturday at E.A. Diddle Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Elon home to Drexel, Saturday, December 30th
Indiana State at Valparaiso, Thursday, December 28th