Elon vs Army Prediction 3/23/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Elon vs Army Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, March 23rd, at the Ocean Center in the CBI. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Phoenix’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Black Knights’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Elon

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving the Army

-Recent betting trends in games played between Elon and Army

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Phoenix and Black Knights.

Elon is ice-cold

Elon is ice-cold heading into this game, and they have won five games in a row. Two games ago against Stony Brook, Elon lost 71-66, and in the last game against Drexel, they lost 91-74. At halftime, they were down 45-22, and even though they scored 52 points in the second half, it wasn’t enough, as they ended up losing. Forward Sam Sherry had a strong game, putting up 23 points, five rebounds, and one assist. TK Simpkins also had a strong game, putting up 23 points, three rebounds, and two assists. 

Elon still sits with a 17-15 record overall and even though they have struggled, this is a talented team. Elon is averaging 73.6 points, while their defense is giving up 69.8 points per game. TK Simpkins has been the top player, averaging 16.4 points while shooting 42.3 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Elon Will Beat Army

• Army has lost each of its last four games.
• Elon has won three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.

Army’s Offense Has to be Better

The Army’s offense has to improve after they looked awful in the last game. Army faced off against Colgate on March 6th, scoring only 55 points while their defense gave up a lott more.. Guard Jalen Rucker was the only bright spot, putting up 22 points, four rebounds, and two assists. The rest of the offense couldn’t get anything going, and they have to be better here. Two games ago against Lehigh, it was much of the same as they were knocked off 89-67. 

Army currently has a 16-15 overall record, and the biggest issue for this team has been inconsistency. Army is averaging 73.2 points, while its defense is giving up 75.1 points per game. Jalen Rucker has been the top player for Army, averaging 17.8 points while shooting 42.2 percent from the field and 32.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Matchup/League Facts

Elon vs Army Prediction

Both of these teams have struggled heading into this game, but the favorite is still the better play here. The Army’s offense has been a major issue heading into this game, and they will really struggle again. Elon, on the other hand, is averaging 73.6 points per game, and they are going to dominate again here. Army’s defense is giving up 75.1 points, and that type of effort isn’t going to be enough to be competitive here. Elon will jump out to a fast start and end up cruising. Back the Phoenix to win this game and cover the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Elon -6.5