Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Thursday when the William & Mary Tribe try to run the Elon Phoenix off the court at Kaplan Arena in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the William & Mary Tribe in this one found them listed as -5-point favorites 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 William & Mary Tribe Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
William & Mary Tribe battles the Elon Phoenix, currently sitting with a 13-10 mark (8-12 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 10-6 for the William & Mary Tribe and 12-7 for the Elon Phoenix.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 86 (William & Mary) and the No. 203 (Elon) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and William & Mary has the nation's No. 14-rated offensive output, at 84.95 PPG. The visiting Elon Phoenix defense ranks No. 183 allowing on average 73.91 PPG. The Tribe FG% has averaged 50.78% so far, more than the William & Mary Phoenix marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.48% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Phoenix got 20 points from Dmitri Thompson as Elon ran past Towson 83-76 on Saturday at SECU Arena.
The Tribe grabbed a 84-81 win over the Seahawks on Saturday, behind a 23-point effort from Justin Pierce at Trask Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Elon home to Delaware, Saturday, February 3rd
William & Mary at Drexel, Saturday, February 3rd