Elon Phoenix vs Campbell Fighting Camels Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Thursday night, Elon University's basketball team will face off against Campbell University at the John W. Pope Convention Center in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The game is scheduled to start at 5pm ET and will be broadcasted on CBS Sports Network. Despite the proximity of the two teams, they have not played each other since 2020 and 2010, when each team won their respective home games. Notably, Campbell has recently transitioned to the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and has achieved a respectable record of 4-7. Heading into the game, Campbell is the favored team according to betting odds, with an opening line of -3 that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Phoenix +130 | Fighting Camels -155

Spread: Phoenix +3 (-110) | Fighting Camels -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Campbell will win straight-up is 61%.

Elon Phoenix

Elon Phoenix has been struggling, losing four consecutive games and experiencing defensive challenges throughout the season. Despite playing against tough teams in the CAA, they have only managed to secure one win against a weaker opponent. In their recent game against Northeastern, Elon was defeated 84-72. They showed promising offensive performance, shooting 52% from the field and 42% from long range, with Max MacKinnon leading the team with 20 points. However, their defense allowed Northeastern to also shoot 52% from the field, highlighting the ongoing defensive issues. With a power ranking of 240, Elon's offense has been comparatively stronger, ranking 100th and averaging 77.50 points per game. They have a decent field goal percentage of 46.08% and a three-point shooting percentage of 36.15%, which places them at 119th and 75th in the NCAA, respectively. However, their free-throw shooting percentage is average at 70.64%. In terms of rebounds and assists, Elon averages 35.67 rebounds per game and 13.44 offensive assists. On the defensive end, Elon has struggled this season, ranking 307th in defense and allowing an average of 76.94 points per game. Their opponents have managed to shoot 45.93% from the field, 70.82% from the free-throw line, and 33.81% from beyond the arc against them. Defensively, they average 34.67 defensive rebounds per game and 13.22 defensive assists. Overall, Elon's record stands at 8-11 for the season, and they have struggled to perform consistently, particularly on the defensive side of the game. Improvement in their defense will be crucial for achieving better results in future games. Pratt with the huge triple!! #phoenixrising #SALT pic.twitter.com/KXQE9gUGxM