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William & Mary @ Elon

Current Records: William & Mary 4-16; Elon 5-15

What to Know

The William & Mary Tribe lost both of their matches to the Elon Phoenix last season on scores of 54-75 and 54-73, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. William & Mary is on the road again Thursday and plays against Elon at 7 p.m. ET Jan. 27 at Schar Center. Both teams are looking to take out their frustrations on one another after having lost close ones recently.

The Tribe were just a bucket short of a win on Tuesday and fell 74-73 to the College of Charleston Cougars.

Speaking of close games: it was close but no cigar for Elon as they fell 80-77 to the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens on Saturday.

William & Mary is expected to lose this next one by 7.5. They hadn't treated bettors all too well in the past (they are 6-13), but they might be worth taking a chance on now after beating the spread three games in a row.

The losses put William & Mary at 4-16 and the Phoenix at 5-15. Two defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Tribe have allowed their opponents to shoot 46.10% from the floor on average, which is the 20th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. Elon has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 43rd worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 74.3 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Schar Center -- Elon, North Carolina
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Phoenix are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Tribe, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Phoenix as an 8-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

William & Mary have won nine out of their last 14 games against Elon.

  • Feb 22, 2021 - Elon 73 vs. William & Mary 54
  • Feb 20, 2021 - Elon 75 vs. William & Mary 54
  • Mar 08, 2020 - Elon 68 vs. William & Mary 63
  • Feb 29, 2020 - William & Mary 86 vs. Elon 79
  • Dec 30, 2019 - William & Mary 74 vs. Elon 73
  • Feb 16, 2019 - William & Mary 84 vs. Elon 74
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Elon 76 vs. William & Mary 71
  • Feb 01, 2018 - William & Mary 99 vs. Elon 92
  • Jan 20, 2018 - William & Mary 80 vs. Elon 73
  • Mar 04, 2017 - William & Mary 71 vs. Elon 66
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Elon 71 vs. William & Mary 62
  • Jan 05, 2017 - William & Mary 88 vs. Elon 85
  • Feb 25, 2016 - William & Mary 75 vs. Elon 65
  • Jan 21, 2016 - William & Mary 89 vs. Elon 67