The UNC Wilmington Seahawks will look to improve on a 18-5 record on Thursday when they host the Elon Phoenix in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Trask Coliseum.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the UNC Wilmington Seahawks betting line as -10.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Elon Phoenix vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks bring a 18-5 record (11-8 ATS) to this tilt against the 14-11 Phoenix, who are 9-9 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed UNC Wilmington go 11-8 so far and the Elon Phoenix go 8-10.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 48 (UNC Wilmington) and the No. 173 (Elon) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UNC Wilmington's No. 19-ranked scoring average of 81.78 PPG, against a Elon Phoenix defense rated No. 219 and allowing 77.08 PPG. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks FG% has averaged 46.23% to date this season, more than the Elon Phoenix shooters have managed so far (44.44% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dmitri Thompson scored 21 points in a futile effort to lead the Phoenix to a win (they lost 81-77 to Towson at Alumni Gym on Saturday).
UNC Wilmington earned a 90-73 victory over Northeastern on Saturday, getting 25 points from Chris Flemmings at Matthews Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Elon home to College of Charleston, Saturday, February 13th
UNC Wilmington at James Madison, Saturday, February 13th