Elon Phoenix vs William & Mary Tribe 3/4/23 – As the CAA Tournament gets underway, we get to witness a third encounter between Elon Phoenix and the William & Mary Tribe. Home team took both games by double digits, beating the spread both times. These schools hadn’t met in the CAA Tournament since 2020 when Elon pulled off an incredible upset to end Tribe’s season. Now it is March, so seasons are once again on the line. College basketball betting odds are updated as these teams clash.
Elon Phoenix vs William & Mary Tribe
Date & Time: Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
Location: The Entertainment and Sports Arena
Elon Phoenix vs William & Mary Tribe Betting Odds
Elon
Moneyline: +100
Spread: +1.5 (-110)
Total: 138.5 over (-110)
William & Mary
Moneyline: -118
Spread: -1.5 (-110)
Total: 138.5 under (-110)
Elon Phoenix vs William & Mary Tribe Analysis
In March, The Elon Phoenix emerged from the ashes with six CAA victories in eight games after starting off 0-8 in conference play and 2-19 overall. One of those victories came against William & Mary while their only loss came in their home finale against Delaware; falling 70-54. Elon University struggled to a 35.7% shooting percentage from three, as they trailed for the entire second half of the game. Overall, their shooting percentage is 42.7% which isn’t great but still respectable; Elon averages 65.9 points per game on average. Their defense allows 71.6 points per game on 43.7% shooting, which doesn’t mask their offensive issues. Their three-point line remains an issue as opponents hit 34.2% of triples against them this season. Their rebounding margin was -2.0 per game this season but they outrebounded William & Mary both times.
William & Mary Tribe finished the season by winning their final two games at home, including a 12-point triumph against Monmouth that was secured with an incredible late run. Despite forcing 19 turnovers and shooting 42.3% in that win, opponents shot 46.2% against them for the season – ranking 320th nationally – including 34.2% on threes. As a team, William & Mary averaged 70.2 points per game this year while their greatest strength was three ball shooting at 36.8% (55th nationally), leading them to 43.8% from behind on field goal attempts while only averaging 67.7 points per game throughout.
Elon Phoenix vs William & Mary Tribe Against the Spread
Elon are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Elon’s last 14 games. Elon are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games. Elon are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games against William & Mary. Elon are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against William & Mary. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Elon’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Colonial Athletic conference.
William & Mary are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of William & Mary’s last 8 games. William & Mary are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of William & Mary’s last 7 games against Elon. William & Mary are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Colonial Athletic conference.
Elon Phoenix vs William & Mary Tribe Free Pick
NCAAB betting lines favor Elon, whose home court advantage this season was much less dependent on it. William & Mary didn’t have any games played on neutral sites this year. Elon shot at a higher percentage and outrebounded the Tribe in both head-to-head meetings as well. Take away home court advantage and Elon has an edge for this one.
Free Pick: Elon Phoenix +1.5 (-110)
