William & Mary takes to the basketball court against Elon on Thursday, hoping to send the Phoenix to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Alumni Gym.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Elon Phoenix in this one found them listed as 2.5-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 Tribe was expected to move the line.
William & Mary Tribe vs Elon Phoenix Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Elon Phoenix sport a record of 15-14 and 11-11 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the William & Mary Tribe have 18-9 and 14-7 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 10-12 for the Elon Phoenix and 11-10 for the William & Mary Tribe.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 195-ranked Elon Phoenix and the No. 105-rated William & Mary Tribe in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Elon's No. 77-ranked scoring average of 76.93 PPG, against a William & Mary Tribe defense rated No. 148 and allowing 71.67 PPG. The Elon Phoenix FG% has averaged 44.73% to date this season, less than the William & Mary Tribe shooters have managed so far (48.37% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
William & Mary got 29 points from Omar Prewitt on the way to a 74-69 loss against Drexel on Saturday at Kaplan Arena.
Dmitri Thompson scored 13 points in a futile effort to lead the Phoenix to a win (they lost 67-56 to Towson at SECU Arena on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
William & Mary at James Madison, Saturday, February 27th
Elon at Delaware, Saturday, February 27th