UNC Wilmington vs Elon Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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  • UNC Wilmington (5-8) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Elon (6-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • UNC Wilmington / Elon TV channel: ESPN+

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks (5-8) visit Schar Center to take on the Elon Phoenix (6-9) on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Elon, NC.

UNC Wilmington is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The UNC Wilmington vs. Elon Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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UNC Wilmington vs. Elon Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UNC Wilmington-7.5 -110O 149.5 -115-375
Elon +7.5 -110U 149.5 -105+290

UNC Wilmington vs Elon Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UNC Wilmington will win this college basketball game with 81.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UNC Wilmington vs Elon Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UNC Wilmington will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UNC Wilmington has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 26 games (+15.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UNC Wilmington has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 27 games (+12.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • UNC Wilmington has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • UNC Wilmington has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Elon has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games (+13.40 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Elon has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Elon have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Elon has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+3.10 Units / 17% ROI)

UNC Wilmington Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UNC Wilmington has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.8 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Over for +4.6 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Under for -5.9 Units / -18.83% ROI

Elon Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Elon has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 5-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.6 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Under for -4.9 Units / -18.83% ROI

UNC Wilmington Offensive Stats & Trends:

UNC Wilmington has a 38% free throw rate (696 free throw attempts/1,832 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 30%

UNC Wilmington has averaged 10.7 assists per game (365 assists/34 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 12.3

UNC Wilmington has averaged 11.1 assists per game (555 assists/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

UNC Wilmington has averaged 1.28 points per shot (2,343 points/1,832 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Elon Offensive Stats & Trends:

Elon has a TS% of 46% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 46%

Elon is shooting 30% from three (218/722) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 33%

Elon has averaged 11.9 turnovers per game (380 turnovers/32 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th highest among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Elon has averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,094 points/1,791 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 1.20

UNC Wilmington Defensive Stats & Trends:

UNC Wilmington has averaged 6.8 steals per game (230 steals/34 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 6.2

UNC Wilmington has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (781 rebounds/34 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 24.1

UNC Wilmington has 230 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Colonial Teams

UNC Wilmington has allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Colonial Teams ; League Avg: 7.3

Elon Defensive Stats & Trends:

Elon has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (471/1,032) this season — 28th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Elon has forced 11.2 turnovers per game (358 turnovers/32 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Colonial Teams ; League Avg: 11.8

Elon has allowed 9.1 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Colonial Teams ; League Avg: 7.3

Elon has allowed 71.6 points per game (2,291 points/32 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among Colonial Teams ; League Avg: 69.7


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