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This Thursday, the Presbyterian Blue Hose and the Elon Phoenix will square off at the Ross E. Templeton Center in a non-conference match. The Phoenix have lost all three of their away games so far this year, but their most recent victory over Johnson & Wales (NC) ended an eight-game losing streak.
On Sunday, the Blue Hose, who are 2-1 at home this year, were defeated 68-57 by South Carolina. It was their third straight defeat and ninth in their previous ten games. The match is set to begin at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Elon vs Presbyterian Betting Odds
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Elon vs Presbyterian Match Details
Fixture: EU Phoenix at Presbyterian Blue Hose
Date and Time: Thursday, December 15 at 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Ross E. Templeton Physical Education Center, Clinton, SC
Elon vs Presbyterian Key Stats
The Phoenix are averaging 69.5 points per game this season on 42.3% shooting, including 30.1% from beyond the arc. In terms of offensive efficiency rating, Phoenix ranks 326th in the country. The ratio of assists to turnovers is 0.94. Sean Halloran, a senior guard, leads the Phoenix in scoring with 13.2 points on 45.5 percent of his shots.
On defense, the Phoenix are giving up 74.1 points per game. The opponents they play have a field goal percentage of 44.6 and a long-range percentage of 31.6. The Phoenix ranks 338th in defensive efficiency when adjusted. They are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game, while their opponents are grabbing 34.1.
The Blue Hose are averaging 61.6 points per game on 41.3% shooting this season, including just 28.3% from beyond the arc. Junior guard Crosby James scores 10.3 points per game, just behind Hill, who leads the team in scoring with 10.6 points. The Blue Hose are ranked 333rd in the nation for offensive effectiveness according to adjusted metrics. It has a 0.75 assist-turnover ratio.
The Blue Hose score 68.4 points on 45.8% field goals and 35.4% long-range shooting. The Blue Hose are averaging 30.4 rebounds per game, compared to 30.5 for their opponents. Following their adjusted defensive efficiency this year, the Blue Hose are ranked 260th in the country.
Elon vs Presbyterian Betting Prediction
Phoenix's offense, which scores nearly 70 points on average per game and has five players averaging nine or more points each, will be difficult for the Blue Hose to contain. They are one of the slowest teams in the nation and will struggle to keep up once they fall behind in the contest. Today, Phoenix ought to score enough points to cover the spread.
Pick: Elon Phoenix +4.5 (-106)
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