Elon (17-15) vs. Army (16-15)
March 23, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Army +6.5; Over/Under: 146.5
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In this article we will formulate an Army vs Elon prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 23rd at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 1st Round of the CBI.
Army Black Knights Betting Preview
The Army Black Knights are 16-15 (10-8) this season after they lost to Colgate by a score of 84-55 in their last game. Army led 46-23 at halftime and only managed 32 points in the second half in the loss. The Black Knights shot 34.8% from the field, 14.8% on three pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Jalen Rucker led Army with 22 points and four rebounds, while Ryan Curry added 10 points and five rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Black Knights lost to Lehigh by a score of 89-67 and Lafayette by a score of 81-65. Army has lost four games in a row and they finished tied for third in the Patriot League standings with a 10-8 record. Army has scored 73.2 points per game and they have allowed 75.1 points against per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Jalen Rucker is averaging 17.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Josh Scovens is averaging 15.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this season. Army is shooting 44.1% from the field, 68.5% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this year.
Elon Phoenix Betting Preview
The Elon Phoenix are 17-15 (8-10) this year after they lost to Drexel by a score of 91-74 in their last game. Elon trailed 45-22 at halftime, but they did score 52 points in the second half in the loss. The Phoenix shot 48.1% from the field, 38.1% on three pointers, and 76.2% on free throws in the game. Sam Sherry led Elon with 23 points and five rebounds, while TK Simpkins added 23 points and three rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Phoenix lost to Stony Brook by a score of 71-66 and Monmouth by a score of 79-76. Elon has lost four games in a row and they finished tied for ninth in the CAA standings with an 8-10 record. Elon has scored 73.6 points per game and they have allowed 69.8 points against per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game this season. TK Simpkins is averaging 16.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while TJ Simpkins is averaging 14.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this year. Elon is shooting 44.1% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 32.6% on three pointers this season.
Why Elon will beat Army
- Army has lost eight of its last nine day games against non-Conference opponents.
- Elon has won five of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.
- Army has lost the first half in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Army ranks T31st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.0).
- Army ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.9).
- Elon ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (9.1).
- Elon ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (1.55).
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Army vs Elon Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup looking to snap a four game losing streak and they have very similar records on the season. Army has really struggled defensively in recent games, as they have allowed 81+ points in four straight games. Elon has the better defensive numbers on the season, but they have allowed 79+ points in three of their last four. Neither team is playing very well right now, but I think I trust Elon’s offense more right now. The Phoenix have scored 70+ points in three of their last four, while Army has scored 65 points or fewer in three of their last four games. Take Elon to cover here.
