Elon vs Delaware Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

Delaware (10-8) vs Elon (13-5)

Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm (Bob Carpenter Center)

Betting Odds: Delaware +1.5 -- Over/Under: 149.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Elon Phoenix and Delaware Blue Hens meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Bob Carpenter Center. Here’s an Elon vs Delaware Prediction. This article will include an Elon vs Delaware Pick.

Elon Phoenix Betting Preview

The Elon Phoenix beat Campbell and Drexel, and they play Monmouth, Charleston, and Hofstra next. The Elon Phoenix are averaging 77.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 66.7 points on 37.9 percent shooting. Nick Dorn is averaging 15.7 points and 0.8 assists, while Sam Sherry is averaging 14.8 points and 8.4 rebounds. TJ Simpkins is the third double-digit scorer and TK Simpkins is dishing 2.3 assists. The Elon Phoenix are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The Elon Phoenix are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.

Delaware Blue Hens Betting Preview

The Delaware Blue Hens beat Stony Brook, lost to Hampton, and they play Hofstra, Drexel, and Towson next. The Delaware Blue Hens are averaging 79.5 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 75.1 points on 41.2 percent shooting. John Camden is averaging 17.2 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Niels Lane is averaging 14.4 points and 2.3 assists. Cavan Reilly is the third double-digit scorer and Erik Timko is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Delaware Blue Hens are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free throw line. The Delaware Blue Hens are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win

  • Elon has lost each of its last eight games at Bob Carpenter Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Delaware has won each of its last eight Saturday games against Elon.
  • Elon has lost the first half in each of its last four day games at Bob Carpenter Center.

Why the Elon Phoenix will win

  • Elon has won six of its last seven games.
  • Delaware has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Elon's last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
  • Six of the last seven games between Elon and Delaware have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Delaware ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (59.4%).
  • Delaware ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.8).
  • Elon ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (8.9).
  • Elon ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.7).

Elon vs Delaware Injury Report

Neither Elon nor Delaware have a player listed on its injury report.

Elon vs Delaware Prediction

We've made money on the Delaware Blue Hens this season, and they shoot the ball well enough to give Elon a run for its money. The problem is that Elon Phoenix are the more balanced team overall and gets after it defensively. Elon is also one of the best cover teams in college basketball, with a 12-3 ATS record. Elon has five road wins this season, so the Bob Carpenter Center isn't going to be intimidating. Elon is just the sharper team overall that defends at a higher level. We're only laying a bucket and money continues to move toward the Phoenix. I'll roll with Elon on the road.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.

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