Wednesday’s contest that pits the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (6-5) versus the Elon Phoenix (7-3) at Freedom Hall Civic Center has a projected final score of 73-70 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of East Tennessee State, who is a small favorite in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on December 18.

According to our computer prediction, Elon is a good bet to cover the spread, which currently sits at 4.5. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 142.5 total.

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East Tennessee State vs. Elon Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Johnson City, Tennessee
• Venue: Freedom Hall Civic Center
• Line: East Tennessee State -4.5
• Point total: 142.5
• Moneyline (to win): East Tennessee State -205, Elon +164

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East Tennessee State vs. Elon Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  East Tennessee State 73, Elon 70

Spread & Total Prediction for East Tennessee State vs. Elon

• Pick ATS: Elon (+4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (142.5)

East Tennessee State has compiled a 3-5-0 record against the spread this season, while Elon is 7-1-0. A total of four out of the Buccaneers’ games this season have hit the over, and three of the Phoenix’s games have gone over. The two teams score an average of 155.3 points per game, 12.8 more points than this matchup’s total.

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East Tennessee State Performance Insights

• The Buccaneers average 75 points per game (203rd in college basketball) while giving up 67.7 per contest (99th in college basketball). They have a +80 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 7.3 points per game.
• East Tennessee State is 88th in the country at 34.9 rebounds per game. That’s 3.6 more than the 31.3 its opponents average.
• East Tennessee State makes 9 three-pointers per game (89th in college basketball), 2.8 more than its opponents (6.2).
• The Buccaneers rank 225th in college basketball by averaging 94.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 76th in college basketball, allowing 85.2 points per 100 possessions.
• East Tennessee State has committed 11.2 turnovers per game (146th in college basketball action), 2.5 fewer than the 13.7 it forces on average (82nd in college basketball).

Elon Performance Insights

• The Phoenix put up 80.3 points per game (85th in college basketball) while giving up 65.4 per outing (49th in college basketball). They have a +149 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 14.9 points per game.
• The 41.1 rebounds per game Elon accumulates rank fourth in college basketball, 12.4 more than the 28.7 its opponents grab.
• Elon knocks down 9.2 three-pointers per game (77th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.5 on average.
• Elon has typically lost the turnover battle this season, committing 12 per game (221st in college basketball) while forcing 9.2 (345th in college basketball).

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