Elon (13-18) vs Hampton (8-23)
Game Info: Friday, March 8, 2024 at 4:30 pm (Entertainment & Sports Arena)
Betting Odds: Elon -3.5 -- Over/Under: 148.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TBD
The Hampton Pirates will play the Elon Phoenix in the First Round of the CAA Tournament on Friday afternoon at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. Hampton has lost two of their last three games, while Elon has lost three of their last four. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Hampton vs Elon prediction.
Hampton Preview
The Hampton Pirates are 8-23 (3-15) this year after they lost to William & Mary by a score of 85-73 in their last game. Hampton trailed 43-35 at halftime and allowed 42 more points in the second half in the loss. The Pirates shot 43.3% from the field and were +2 in rebounding margin in the game. Hampton has won three of their last five games, with wins against Monmouth, Campbell, and Towson. The Pirates are scoring 73 points per game with 37 rebounds per game and 12.9 assists per game, while allowing 76.9 points against per game this year. Tedrick Wilcox is averaging 11.6 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game, and 1.8 assists per game. Hampton is shooting 43.2% from the field, 70.8% on free throws, and 32.5% on three pointers this season.
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Elon Preview
The Elon Phoenix are 13-18 (6-12) this season after they lost to Monmouth by a score of 85-70 in their last game. Elon led 40-32 at the half, but they were out scored 53-30 in the second half for the loss. The Phoenix shot 41.1% from the field and made 11 three pointers in the game. Elon defeated William & Mary by a score of 76-71 in the game prior to Monmouth, but did lose to Hofstra and Northeastern before that. The Phoenix are scoring 73.7 points per game with 33.6 rebounds per game and 13.2 assists per game, while giving up 76 points against per game this season. TK Simpkins is averaging 13.6 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, and 3.1 assists per game. Elon is shooting 44.9% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 35.7% on three pointers this year.
Hampton vs Elon Betting Prediction
Hampton comes into this matchup after finishing last in the CAA standings, but they have played better in their last five games. The Pirates are allowing 76.9 points against per game this season, but they have held their opponents to fewer than 71 points in four of their last five games. Elon has lost three of their last four games, but they did beat Hampton in their only meeting by a score of 80-74. These two teams are very similar when looking at the season stats, but I like how Hampton finished the regular season. Give me the Pirates here.
David’s Pick Hampton +3.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
