We’re headed to the Colonial Athletic Association for our next betting analysis and prediction as the Elon Phoenix (2-16, 0-5 CAA) battle the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (14-5, 4-2 CAA) on Monday night. Tip-off from Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC, is scheduled for 7:00 pm EST.
This is the second regular-season meeting between the two CAA schools and the second in less than two weeks. The Seahawks went into Elon on January 4 and handled the Phoenix by 15, led by Trazarien White’s game-high 26 points.
UNC Wilmington also ended Elon’s season a year ago in the CAA Conference Tournament quarterfinals when White registered a double-double.
Continue reading for our Elon vs UNC betting analysis and prediction.
Elon Phoenix vs. UNC Wilmington Seahawks Odds
Last Game Records
That loss to the Seahawks 12 days ago was Elon’s sixth in a row at the time, and they’ve since dropped two more to extend their losing streak to eight overall. It’s their second eight-game skid of the season already, with the latest coming to Charleston on Saturday by 18.
Meanwhile, UNC Wilmington had their 13-game winning streak snapped last Wednesday when they fell to that same Charleston team (the 22nd-ranked team in the country). Followed up with a two-point loss to William & Mary despite entering as 12-point favorites.
Elon Phoenix vs. UNC Wilmington Seahawks Information
Elon Phoenix vs. UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Date: Monday, 16th January. 7:00 pm ET.
Location of the game: Trask Coliseum. Wilmington, NC.
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Elon Phoenix vs. UNC Wilmington Seahawks Betting Analysis
Elon Phoenix Preview
It’s been tough to make Elon Phoenix picks this season. Unless you’re fading them and tailing everyone on their NCAAB schedule. They’ve only won two games straight up, but they’re also 6-10 ATS coming into Monday night. Their odds to win March Madness are tied with several other teams as the highest offered at most books.
Taking a look at the college basketball standings. Elon is one of three NCAA basketball teams in the CAA yet to register a victory in the conference. The Phoenix, along with Hampton and Monmouth, are winless on their conference slate and sit five-and-a-half games back of the Charleston Cougars, who are 18-1 overall.
Statistically, the Phoenix is led by Sean Halloran, whose 12.6 points, 4.5 assists, 2.3 steals, and 33.7 minutes per game are all tops on the roster. The senior from Orlando is joined by Zac Ervin and Max Mackinnon as the only other players averaging double-figures in points.
UNC Wilmington Preview
Their opponent on MLK Day enters the week third in the CAA. Two games back of Charleston and one behind Hofstra. They had been tied for first with the Cougars prior to this mini-skid after winning the first four games on their conference schedule. Charleston is now a heavy favorite to represent the CAA in the Big Dance upon checking the NCAAB odds.
Taking a look at the UNC Wilmington Seahawks stats. White leads the team in scoring and rebounding and is the only player on the team averaging double-figures in points. This is one of the deeper teams you’ll see in the CAA. They give significant minutes to 10 different players.
White is one of the more interesting college basketball players in the CAA and already poured in a career-high 26 against Elon in the first meeting. Keep reading for our Elon vs UNCW betting prediction.
Elon vs. UNC Wilmington Betting Preview
If you’re making NCAAB picks today, you’ll see that UNC Wilmington is a heavy favorite. The Seahawks are laying 14.5 points at home with an over/under of 135.5 points.
We noted how UNCW dominated the first meeting by 15, covering on the road as 9.5-point chalk. The rematch has added five points to the number despite the Seahawks dropping their two most recent games.
Elon vs. UNC Wilmington Betting Prediction
Fortunately, there is nothing notable to mention on the college basketball injury report as it pertains to this game, so both schools will be at full strength for the second head-to-head encounter of the season.
This one certainly doesn’t glaringly stand out as one of the more compelling NCAA basketball games today, but there is value here on the home team despite an inflated line.
The Seahawks are 3-1 ATS as a double-digit favorite this year, 7-2-1 ATS in their last ten home games, and 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games against a team with a losing road record.
When making your Elon vs UNC betting picks, take the Seahawks to get back on the winning track.
Elon vs UNC Betting Pick: UNC Wilmington -14.5
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