Matthews Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Northeastern Huskies and the visiting Elon Phoenix in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Elon Phoenix opened as 6.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Elon Phoenix vs Northeastern Huskies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Northeastern Huskies are 12-10 overall and 9-10 ATS, while the Elon Phoenix are 12-10 and 7-8 ATS. As for the betting totals, Northeastern boasts a 9-10 on the OU, and Elon is 7-8.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 159 (Northeastern) and the No. 264 (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 Northeastern's No. 136-ranked scoring average of 73.95 PPG, against a Elon Phoenix defense rated No. 229 and allowing 78.32 PPG. The Northeastern Huskies FG% has averaged 43.8% to date this season, less than the Elon Phoenix shooters have managed so far (43.94% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Phoenix endured a 66-64 loss at the hands of the Pride on Thursday, despite a 17-point effort from Dmitri Thompson at Hofstra Arena.
Northeastern suffered a 68-61 loss against College of Charleston on Thursday, getting 17 points from Jeremy Miller in a losing effort at TD Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Elon home to Delaware, Thursday, February 4th
Northeastern at William & Mary, Thursday, February 4th