Elon Phoenix vs North Carolina A&T Aggies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Elon vs North Carolina A&T NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Greensboro.

Elon vs North Carolina A&T Prediction

Planning on watching today's Phoenix and Aggies game? Catch the action at Corbett Sports Center in Greensboro, NC, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloC. Elon is favored by -6.5 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup the against North Carolina A&T. The over/under for the game is set at 152.5 points.

Elon vs. North Carolina A&T Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Elon Phoenix at North Carolina A&T Aggies
Where: Greensboro at Corbett Sports Center
Date: Thursday, January 2nd
Betting Odds ELON -6.5, ELON -269 | NCAT +213 O/U 152.5

Phoenix Preview: Can the Phoenix Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games

Elon improved to 7-4 on the season with a 73-59 win over Marshall on Saturday, December 28th. Playing at home, the Phoenix were favored by five points and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Elon took control early, leading 37-28 at halftime, and maintained their advantage by outscoring Marshall 36-31 in the second half.

Phoenix Offense Breakdown

Elon put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.4%. They connected on 19 of 25 free throws, hitting 76% from the line, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, finishing with 14 assists as a team.

Nick Dorn led the way with 29 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes and shooting 60% overall. Mikal Dawson added 24 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and 55.6% from deep, while Sam Sherry contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds, making 2 of 3 from three-point range.

Phoenix Team Defense

Even with a solid defensive effort, Elon couldn’t hold off their opponent, who scored 59 points. The Phoenix allowed 40% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 57 attempts.

Inside the arc, Elon gave up 15 two-pointers on 33 tries (45%), while their opponent hit 8 of 24 threes (33%). They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they made 19 free throws (76%).

Aggies Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Aggies?

North Carolina A&T improved to 3-10 on the season with an 85-72 win over North Carolina Central on Saturday, December 28th. The Aggies were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

Playing at home, the Aggies led 46-39 at halftime and continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring the Eagles 39-33. The total points for the game reached 157, just over the pre-game O/U line of 156.5.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

North Carolina A&T put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They connected on 38.5% of their three-pointers, hitting 10 of 26 attempts, and went 19 for 36 on two-point shots, good for 52.8%. At the free-throw line, the Aggies shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts.

Ryan Forrest led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Landon Glasper added 25 points, hitting 5 of 12 from beyond the arc. The Aggies also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists in the win.

Aggies Team Defense

North Carolina A&T's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field on 29 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 36 shooting, which is 52%.

From three-point range, the Aggies' defense conceded 10 of 26 shots, or 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17, shooting 70%. North Carolina A&T allowed 15 offensive rebounds.

Phoenix vs Aggies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Phoenix offense has averaged 60 points per game while allowing an average of 68. Elon posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
Across the Aggies last five home games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 89. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 0-5 straight-up.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, North Carolina A&T has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Phoenix have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.