The Elon Phoenix will hit the floor running against the away UNC Greensboro Spartans Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Elon sat as -8-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
UNC Greensboro Spartans vs Elon Phoenix Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Elon Phoenix bring a 7-3 record (3-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 4-6 Spartans, who are 2-2 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Elon go 3-1 so far and the UNC Greensboro Spartans go 1-3.
The Phoenix - Spartans odds would favor the Spartans if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Elon is rated No. 115 in the current Odds Shark poll, while UNC Greensboro is at No. 83.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Elon's No. 37 nationally ranked offense (82.9 points per game) against a UNC Greensboro Spartans defense that sits as the No. 148 at 70.6 PPG. The Elon Phoenix have been averaging 44.13% from the field, more than the Spartans have managed so far this season (42.83% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UNC Greensboro got 25 points from Kayel Locke but lost anyway, 81-71, to Wake Forest on Tuesday at Joel Coliseum.
The Phoenix got 22 points from Tanner Samson as Elon ran past Alabama State 91-74 on Wednesday at Alumni Gym.
Next Betting Matchups
UNC Greensboro at North Carolina State, Tuesday, December 22nd
Elon at UNC Asheville, Monday, December 21st