Elon Phoenix vs Maine Black Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Betting on today’s Phoenix and Black Bears game? Catch the action at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA, as the Black Bears hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, Elon is favored by -3.5 against Maine. The over/under for the game is 137 points.
ELON PHOENIX VS MAINE BLACK BEARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Maine Black Bears +3.5
This game will be played at The Palestra at 2:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Black Bears.
- Not only will Maine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can Elon Pull Off A Win at The Palestra?
Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games
Elon pulled off a significant 84-77 road win over Notre Dame on Friday, November 22nd. The Phoenix entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs and not only won but also covered the spread.
After trailing 46-41 at halftime, Elon clamped down defensively, allowing just 31 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.
Elon’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points while shooting 55.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in part to hitting 61.4% of their two-point attempts and 41.2% from beyond the arc.
Nick Dorn was a standout, shooting 80% overall and 83.3% from three, finishing with 24 points. Markus Burton led the team with 25 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes, while also dishing out 5 assists. The Phoenix had 19 assists as a team and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds.
Elon Phoenix gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, including 53% on two-point attempts. The defense allowed 17 made shots from inside the arc.
From three-point range, the opposition hit 12 of 29 attempts, shooting 41%. They also went 7/9 from the free-throw line, making 77% of their free throws. Elon allowed 7 offensive rebounds.
Can Maine Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
Maine Black Bears Recent Game/Games
Maine improved to 3-1 on the season with an 80-55 win over Holy Cross on Sunday. The Black Bears, who were -6 favorites, covered the spread and moved to 2-1 ATS this season. The game’s total points of 135 narrowly went over the O/U line of 134.5.
Leading 35-26 at halftime, Maine pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Holy Cross 45-29. Their strong 2nd half performance was key to the win, as they held the Crusaders to under 30 points after the break.
Maine’s offense was clicking in their last game, as they put up 80 points on 51.6% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.1%. They hit 60.5% of their two-point attempts and connected on 37.5% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-24 from three-point range. The Black Bears also shot 87.5% from the free-throw line, making 7 of 8 attempts.
Christopher Mantis led the way with 17 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 5 of 7 from three-point range and shooting 75% overall. Quion Burns added 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Kellen Tynes contributed 12 points and 7 assists. Maine finished with 21 assists as a team, with 7 offensive rebounds.
Maine’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 55 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 60% success rate for the opposing team.
From beyond the three-point line, Maine’s defense conceded 9 threes on 24 attempts, with the opponent shooting 37%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 7, shooting 87%. Maine gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.