A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away UNC Wilmington Seahawks taking on the Elon Phoenix Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Elon Phoenix in this one found them listed as 1.5-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 Seahawks was expected to move the line.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs Elon Phoenix Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Elon Phoenix sit at 11-6 (5-5 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks are currently 10-5 (6-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Elon is 6-4 OU, and UNC Wilmington is 6-5 OU.
The Elon Phoenix sit at No. 237 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the UNC Wilmington Seahawks sit at No. 32 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Elon's No. 33 nationally ranked offense (81 points per game) against a UNC Wilmington Seahawks defense that sits as the No. 145 at 70.93 PPG. The Elon Phoenix have been averaging 44.37% from the field, less than the Seahawks have managed so far this season (44.96% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UNC Wilmington got 18 points from Mark Matthews en route to a 85-67 victory over Delaware on Saturday at Bob Carpenter Center.
Elon suffered a 80-76 loss against Hofstra on Saturday, getting 23 points from Tanner Samson in a losing effort at Alumni Gym.
Next Betting Matchups
UNC Wilmington home to William & Mary, Saturday, January 16th
Elon at College of Charleston, Saturday, January 16th