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Elon Basketball Looks to Continue Dominance at Home Against Monmouth, Favored by 10 Points in Thursday Matchup

In an upcoming matchup between Monmouth and Elon on Thursday night, both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses. Monmouth fell to Campbell in their last game while Elon was defeated by Delaware. The teams have split their all-time series with Monmouth winning the most recent meeting. Elon is currently favored by 10 points in the upcoming game and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hawks +390 | Phoenix -530
• Spread: Hawks +10 (-110) | Phoenix -10 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Elon will win straight-up is 84%.

Monmouth vs Elon Stats

Monmouth Hawks

Monmouth's recent loss to Campbell ended their two-game win streak and dropped their overall season record to 5-14. They are currently tied for seventh in the CAA with a 3-3 record in conference play. Despite leading early in the game, Monmouth struggled to maintain their advantage and ultimately fell to Campbell. Offensively, the team has been below average this season, ranking 326th in scoring offense. On the defensive end, they allow an average of 75.8 points per game, ranking 293rd in the nation in scoring defense. Abdi Bashir Jr. leads the team with an average of 21.1 points per game, while other players will need to contribute in order for Monmouth to improve their performance. The team shoots just 39.2% from the floor as a team, ranking 358th in the country. Despite their struggles, the Hawks have maintained a respectable free throw percentage of 73.4%. In terms of power ranking, Monmouth is currently ranked 328, with their offense ranked 323, defense ranked 287, and averaging 68.11 points per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 75.50 points to be scored against them per game. Offensively, the Hawks shoot 39.48% from the field, 74.39% from the free-throw line, and 35.56% from three-point range. They average 34.44 rebounds per game and 11.11 offensive assists. Defensively, Monmouth allows opponents to shoot 44.56% from the field, 68.99% from the free-throw line, and 33.56% from three-point range. The Hawks average 37.89 defensive rebounds per game but struggle with turnovers, averaging 11.83 per game.

Elon Phoenix Analysis

Elon Phoenix has been performing well this season, winning six of their last seven games before a close loss to Delaware. They currently hold a 13-6 overall record and are tied for fourth in the CAA with a 4-2 conference play mark. Despite falling short in their last game, the Phoenix showed strength on defense, ranking 55th in the nation for scoring defense and averaging 42.4 rebounds per game. TJ Simpkins leads the team with an average of 20 points per game, supported by players such as Nick Dorn, TK Simpkins, and Sam Sherry who all average in double figures. The team shoots 44.7% from the floor, 31.6% from three-point range, and 72.2% from the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 38.09% from the field and 30.55% from three-point range. With a power ranking of 135, the Phoenix's offense ranks 164th, averaging 75.72 points per game, while their defense ranks 55th, allowing 66.39 points per game.

Elon Basketball Dominates at Home, Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Monmouth

Monmouth's challenges on both offense and defense this season have resulted in a struggling record of 2-10 on the road. Conversely, Elon has demonstrated strong performance, holding a 7-0 record at home and securing a notable road victory against Notre Dame. Given Monmouth's offensive struggles, particularly away games where they have only scored over 70 points once in 12 games, facing a defensively strong Elon team poses a significant challenge. With Elon's recent momentum despite a road loss to Delaware, they are expected to secure their 15th win of the season against Monmouth.

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