The Elon Phoenix will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks at Alumni Gym-NC on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Elon Phoenix as -9-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs Elon Phoenix Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the UNC Wilmington Seahawks have watched them go 4-12 and 1-12 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Elon Phoenix are at 11-6 and 6-8 ATS. In totals betting, the Elon Phoenix are 9-4, while the UNC Wilmington Seahawks have a 9-4 mark.
The Elon Phoenix sit at No. 246 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the UNC Wilmington Seahawks sit at No. 251 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Elon's No. 148-ranked scoring average of 74.53 PPG, against a UNC Wilmington Seahawks defense rated No. 257 and allowing 85.94 PPG. The Elon Phoenix FG% has averaged 44.76% to date this season, more than the UNC Wilmington Seahawks shooters have managed so far (44.22% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UNC Wilmington was crushed on Sunday, getting blown out by Delaware and falling by a 96-76 score at Bob Carpenter Center.
Tyler Seibring scored 22 points leading the Phoenix to a 89-76 victory over Hofstra at Hofstra Arena on Sunday.
Next Betting Matchups
UNC Wilmington home to Northeastern, Saturday, January 13th
Elon at College of Charleston, Saturday, January 13th