Monmouth vs Elon Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Monmouth vs Elon prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 23rd at the Schar Center in Elon, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Monmouth Hawks Betting Preview

The Monmouth Hawks are 5-14 (3-3) this year after they lost to Campbell by a score of 81-58 in their last game. Monmouth was tied at 27 at halftime, but they allowed 54 points in the second half in the loss. The Hawks shot 34.9% from the field, 15% on three-pointers, and 55% on free throws in the game. Madison Durr led Monmouth with 18 points and four rebounds, while Abdi Bashir Jr. added 14 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hawks defeated North Carolina A&T by a score of 72-63 and Charleston by a score of 84-73. Monmouth has lost three of their last five games, but they have played better since starting the season with eight straight losses. Monmouth has scored 67.6 points per game and they have allowed 75.8 points per game, while also averaging 34.4 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game this season. Abdi Bashir Jr. is averaging 21.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Madison Durr is averaging 11.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. Monmouth is shooting 39.2% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Elon Phoenix Betting Preview

The Elon Phoenix are 13-6 (4-2) this season after they lost to Delaware by a score of 79-77 in their last game. Elon trailed 49-31 at halftime, but they scored 46 points in the second half and nearly came back in the game. The Phoenix shot 42.6% from the field, 26.9% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. TJ Simpkins led Elon with 21 points and four rebounds, while TK Simpkins added 16 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Phoenix defeated Drexel by a score of 65-54 and Campbell by a score of 81-68. Elon has won six of their last eight games and they are battling with six other teams at the top of the CAA standings. Elon has scored 75.8 points per game and they have allowed 67.1 points per game, while also averaging 42.4 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Nick Dorn is averaging 15.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, while TJ Simpkins is averaging 15.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. Elon is shooting 44.7% from the field, 72.2% on free throws, and 31.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Elon will beat Monmouth

• Elon has won each of its last nine night games at Schar Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Monmouth has lost seven of its last eight road night games against Conference opponents.
• Monmouth has lost the first half in nine of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Monmouth vs Elon Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after winning two of their last three games, but Elon will be at home for this contest. The Phoenix are shooting 44.7% from the field and they are scoring nearly 76 points per game this year. Monmouth is shooting 39.2% from the field and they allowed 81 points in their last road game. The Hawks have been pretty low-scoring this season, but their defense is allowing nearly 76 points per game. Elon has been the much better team to start this season and even in their last loss to Delaware, they nearly completed the comeback. We have seen Monmouth really struggle on the road this season and I like Elon to win this game easily.