The Elon Phoenix will try to cover the point spread at Alumni Gym on Saturday when they get a visit from the William & Mary Tribe in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Elon sat as -5-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
William & Mary Tribe vs Elon Phoenix Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Elon Phoenix sport a record of 11-9 and 11-5 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the William & Mary Tribe have 9-8 and 3-8 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 7-9 for the Elon Phoenix and 6-5 for the William & Mary Tribe.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 156-ranked Elon Phoenix and the No. 286-rated William & Mary Tribe in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Elon's No. 88-ranked scoring average of 76.95 PPG, against a William & Mary Tribe defense rated No. 219 and allowing 76.76 PPG. The Elon Phoenix FG% has averaged 46.04% to date this season, less than the William & Mary Tribe shooters have managed so far (47.6% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Daniel Dixon scored 18 points leading the Tribe to a 73-72 victory over James Madison at Kaplan Arena on Thursday.
Elon cruised to victory on Thursday, running Drexel out of the gym and running up a 93-73 score at Alumni Gym.
Next Betting Matchups
William & Mary home to Delaware, Thursday, January 26th
Elon at Northeastern, Thursday, January 26th