The Elon Phoenix (13-20, 9-11 CAA) go head-to-head against the Northeastern Huskies (16-15, 10-9 CAA) in the Colonial Conference Tourney at Entertainment & Sports Arena. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 9, 2020.
Elon Phoenix vs. Northeastern Huskies Betting Prediction
The Phoenix will be looking for a similar outcome after beating the William & Mary Tribe in their last outing, 68-63. The Phoenix, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.0, had a fantastic mark of 34.1 and had a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 15.4). With 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Hunter Woods led Elon in scoring.
The last time the Huskies played, they were victorious over the Towson Tigers, 72-62. Northeastern’s 10.7 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Towson, who had a mark of 20.9. The Huskies’ mark was better than their season average of 16.5, while the Tigers’ was above their season average of 15.2. With 15 points and eight rebounds, Bolden Brace played well for Northeastern.
Northeastern could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Huskies currently rank 59th in offensive efficiency, while Elon ranks 318th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Phoenix, who rank 310th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.4 percent), will clash against the Huskies, who rank 26th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent).
Elon Phoenix vs. Northeastern Huskies Pick
Basketball Pick: ATS Winner – Northeastern, O/U – Under
Betting Trends
Northeastern ranks 44th in steals per game (7.7) while Elon ranks 240th (4.6).
The Huskies rank seventh in rebounds allowed per game (29.8) while the Phoenix rank 147th (35.1).
Elon ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Northeastern ranks 150th (21.8).
The Huskies rank 26th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Phoenix rank 123rd (12.4).
Northeastern ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Elon ranks 81st (2.9).
The Phoenix’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 2.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average).