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Northeastern Huskies Look to Upset Elon Phoenix in CAA Showdown

In this CAA matchup, the Northeastern Huskies will be facing off against the Elon Phoenix at the Schar Center in North Carolina. The Huskies currently have a record of 12-10, 4-5 in the CAA, while the Phoenix stand at 14-7, 5-4 in the CAA. Last season, Northeastern emerged victorious in both meetings between these two teams. Elon is favored to win with an opening line of -3, now sitting at -3.5. Stay tuned for the outcome of this Northeastern vs. Elon prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Huskies +142 | Phoenix -170
• Spread: Huskies +3.5 (-110) | Phoenix -3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Elon will win straight-up is 63%.

Northeastern vs Elon Stats

Northeastern Huskies

Northeastern recently lost three of their last five games, but bounced back with a 78-69 road win against Hampton. Harold Woods led the team with 16 points and six rebounds in the victory. William Kermoury returned from injury and scored five points, while Masai Troutman remains sidelined. Rashad King leads the team in scoring and rebounding. The Huskies rank 197th on KenPom and struggle in three-point defense, but excel in rebounding. Offensively, they shoot well from the field but struggle at the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow a high field goal percentage but are strong in free-throw defense. Overall, Northeastern is ranked 151 in power rankings, with strengths in defense and rebounding, but weaknesses in three-pointer defense and turnovers.

Elon Phoenix Analysis

The Elon Phoenix have recently struggled, losing three of their last four games, including their last two at home. In their most recent loss to Hofstra, TJ Simpkins led the team with 18 points, but the Phoenix were outrebounded and shot poorly from the field. Overall, they have a record of 14-8 and rank 121st in power rankings. Offensively, they score an average of 75.48 points per game, while defensively giving up an average of 67.67 points per game. The team shoots 44.65% from the field, 31.31% from three-point range, and 72.56% from the free-throw line. On defense, they allow 38.97% shooting from the field and 30.66% from beyond the arc. Despite their struggles, the Phoenix excel in rebounding and defensive assists.

Huskies Gain Momentum as Phoenix Struggles: Northeastern Eyes Victory in Upcoming Match

The current performance of the Phoenix team has experienced a downturn, whereas the Huskies' health is improving. Northeastern has secured victories in two out of their last three games, showcasing a successful track record in covering three out of four. Notably, they have faced tough competition in the form of top-ranking teams such as Towson (8-1) and Charleston (7-2), with whom they have a competitive record. A win in the upcoming game would bring the Huskies level with the Phoenix at 5-5 in the league. It is worth mentioning that the Huskies have displayed strong shooting skills on the road, boasting a 35.1% 3-point and 46.1% field goal percentage. Furthermore, the defensive vulnerabilities of Elon in perimeter play could be advantageous for the Huskies, who excel in this area. While Elon's strong defensive presence in the lane could pose a challenge, their slow lateral movement could be exploited by the Huskies.

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