James Madison looks to cover the Dukes-Phoenix pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 5-13 mark when they host Elon in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the James Madison Dukes in this one found them listed as 1-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 Phoenix was expected to move the line.
Elon Phoenix vs James Madison Dukes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
James Madison Dukes battles the Elon Phoenix, currently sitting with a 10-8 mark (9-5 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 5-8-1 for the James Madison Dukes and 6-8 for the Elon Phoenix.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the James Madison Dukes at No. 227 and the Elon Phoenix at No. 177 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Elon Phoenix rank No. 114 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 37.56 per game. That compares with James Madison’s No. 175 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where James Madison is college basketball's No. 228-ranked team at 5.94 per game, while the Elon Phoenix rate No. 11 with 10 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Elon got 29 points from Steven Santa Ana en route to a 96-80 victory over Hofstra on Thursday at Alumni Gym.
The Dukes got 14 points from Jackson Kent, but it was College of Charleston that prevailed in a 53-51 final on Thursday at JMU Center.
- Elon is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- James Madison is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- James Madison is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games
- James Madison is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Elon home to Drexel, Thursday, January 19th
James Madison at William & Mary, Thursday, January 19th
