Elon Phoenix vs William & Mary Tribe NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25
Looking to win big? The Phoenix and Tribe face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Tribe are hosting the game at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153.5 points, and William & Mary is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Elon.
ELON PHOENIX VS WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE BETTING PICK
The Pick: William & Mary Tribe -1.5
This game will be played at Kaplan Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.
WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Tribe.
- Not only will William & Mary pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will Elon Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games
Elon improved to 9-4 this season with a 70-62 win over Hampton on Saturday. The Phoenix were -8.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.
Elon trailed 32-30 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Hampton 40-30 to secure the win.
Elon’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 21 attempts for a 23.8% rate, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 47.8%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 25 of 37 attempts, shooting 67.6%.
Sam Sherry was a force inside, hitting 10 of 13 shots for 20 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Nick Dorn added 24 points, knocking down 5 threes on 14 attempts. Elon recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 9 assists in the game.
Elon’s defense held their opponent to 62 points, despite giving up 37 free-throw attempts. They allowed 43% shooting from the field, with 15 of those baskets coming from two-point range, where the opponent shot 60%.
From beyond the arc, Elon limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 21 attempts, a 23% success rate. The Phoenix also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Tribe Hold Strong at Home?
William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games
William & Mary improved to 6-7 on the season with an 83-76 win over Stony Brook on Saturday, January 4th. The Tribe, who were -6 favorites, covered the spread with the win.
Leading 42-37 at halftime, William & Mary scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 159, surpassing the O/U line of 155.5.
William & Mary put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63%, thanks in part to hitting 42.9% from three-point range, connecting on 12 of 28 attempts.
The Tribe dished out 20 assists, with Chase Lowe leading the way with 8. Gabe Dorsey was efficient, shooting 71.4% overall and 75% from beyond the arc, while Isaiah Mbeng hit 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 15 points.
William & Mary gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the Tribe allowed 58% shooting, as the other team went 17 for 29 on two-point shots.
From three-point range, William & Mary held the opposition to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. The Tribe also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%. William & Mary allowed 9 offensive rebounds.