Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Phoenix and Tribe. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloH, and it's hosted by the Tribe at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Coastal Athletic Association conference game currently have the Tribe as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 152 points.

ELON PHOENIX VS WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE BETTING PICK

The Pick: William & Mary Tribe -2.5

This game will be played at Kaplan Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.

WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Tribe.
  • Not only will William & Mary pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Can Elon Stun the Crowd at Kaplan Arena?

After playing 13 games, Elon currently has a 7-6 overall record. So far this season, all of the Phoenix's games have been on the road. Elon's ATS record is currently sitting below .500, standing at 5-6. In away games, the Phoenix have gone 4-4 vs. the spread, while at home they are 1-2 ATS.

Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, Elon has an over/under record of 8-2-1, with their games averaging 153.5 points per game on average. The Phoenix have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 148 points per game.

Elon's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 82 points vs. Valparaiso. Overall, they hit 52.7% of their shots from the field and went 17/22 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring is Max Mackinnon, who is averaging 11.8 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, TK Simpkins also maintains a PPG average of 12.3 heading into game.

Coming into the game, Elon will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 76.8 points per game (243rd). Elon's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Valparaiso offense to knock down 52% of their shots on their way to putting up 78 points.

Can the Tribe Offense Score Enough at Home?

As they prepare for their 14th game of the season, William & Mary currently holds a 5-8 overall record. In their six games on the road, William & Mary has yet to secure a win, while at home they have gone 3-2. In terms of their ATS performance, William & Mary has a sub-.500 record at 4-7. When playing on the road, the Tribe are 1-5 vs. the spread, while they are 3-2 ATS at home.

In 13 games, William & Mary comes in with an over/under mark of 8-3-0, with their games averaging 154.2 points per game. Over the course of the last five games, the Tribe's games have averaged 148 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-1.

In their most recent game, the William & Mary offense concluded with only 65 points against Navy. Throughout the game, they made 6/24 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 39.7%. Gabe Dorsey is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14.8. Meanwhile, Trey Moss also brings a PPG average of 13.6 into the game.

So far, the Tribe's defense is ranked 200th in the country at 74.0 points per contest. In today's game, the William & Mary defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 77 points.