Hampton Pirates Look to Upset Elon Phoenix in CAA Tournament Showdown
Game two of the CAA Tournament on Friday afternoon features the #14 Hampton Pirates facing off against the #11 Elon Phoenix at 4:30 p.m. EDT in the Entertainment & Sports
Game outlook
Game two of the CAA Tournament on Friday afternoon features the #14 Hampton Pirates facing off against the #11 Elon Phoenix at 4:30 p.m. EDT in the Entertainment & Sports Arena. In their previous matchup in late January, Elon emerged victorious with a score of 80-74. Both teams ended their regular season with losses, setting the stage for an exciting showdown. Elon is currently the favorite to win, with the opening line at -4 remaining unchanged. Who will come out on top and advance in the CAA Tournament?
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +146 | Phoenix -175
Spread: Pirates +4 (-110) | Phoenix -4 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Elon will win straight-up is 64%.
Hampton Pirates
Hampton had a challenging season, finishing with a 3-15 CAA record and ranking 13th among the 14 schools. They struggled defensively, allowing an average of 76.9 points per game and giving up a high field goal percentage of 43.8%. Offensively, they scored an average of 73.0 points per game and shot 43.2% from the floor. Led by Kyrese Mullen, they have shown potential on offense. In the upcoming conference tournament, it will be interesting to see how they perform. Their power ranking is 260, with better offensive stats compared to their defensive stats.
Elon Phoenix Analysis
The Elon Phoenix finished the season with a 6-12 CAA record, ranking 309th in net rankings and 316th in KenPom's ratings. Their struggles can be attributed to a defense that allowed 76.0 points per game, including 85 in their final game. Opponents shot 46.0% from the field and 34.2% from three-point range against them. Despite a lackluster defense, the offense averaged 73.7 points per game, led by TK Simpkins with 13.6 points per game. The team shot 44.9% from the floor and 35.7% from three-point range. Elon also grabbed 10.2 offensive rebounds per game while committing 11.8 turnovers. Heading into the conference tournament, the Phoenix will need to improve on their rebounding and turnovers to have a chance at success. Zac finds space at the top of the key! #phoenixrising #SALT pic.twitter.com/RuUSi9C4gp