The Elon Phoenix will try to pay off for their supporters on Saturday when they play host to the Midshipmen at Alumni Gym in NCAAB action.

The Midshipmen will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 0-0 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Phoenix are 4-1 ATS. Navy is 0-0 against the total, while Elon is 3-2 versus the number.



View Navy vs Elon Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Phoenix - Midshipmen odds would favor the Phoenix if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Elon is rated No. 65 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Navy is at No. 215. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 68-65 win for the Phoenix.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Elon's No. 169-ranked offense, averaging 68.7 PPG, against a Midshipmen defense that ranks No. 110 at 63.5 PPG. The Phoenix field goal percentage has averaged 42.3% so far, less than the Midshipmen marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.5% per game.

Defensively, Navy features the nation's No. 130-rated defense on the road, allowing 68.2 points per game. Elon, meanwhile, comes in at No. 158 nationally in scoring at home.

Navy was a 59-46 loser in their most recent outing on the road against MD-Eastern Shore. Navy got 14 points from J.J. Avila but lost anyway, 59-46, to MD-Eastern Shore on Wednesday at Hytche Athletic Center.

Elon was a 77-70 Sportsbook in its last match at home against Furman. They covered the 4.5–point spread as favorites. Elon earned a 77-70 victory over Furman on Wednesday, getting 20 points from Drew Spradlin at Alumni Gym.


Elon Phoenix Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing UNC Greensboro are 4-6
After playing Furman are 2-8
After a win are 5-5

A few Midshipmen at Phoenix trends to consider:
Elon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Elon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Elon is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Navy


Next up:
Navy home to Monmouth, Tuesday, December 6
Elon at UNC Greensboro, Monday, December 5