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Elon @ North Carolina

Current Records: Elon 2-7; North Carolina 6-2

What to Know

The Elon Phoenix will face off against the North Carolina Tar Heels on the road at 8 p.m. ET this past Saturday at Dean E. Smith Center. The Tar Heels should still be riding high after a win, while Elon will be looking to regain their footing.

The Phoenix were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap last week as they fell 83-77 to the High Point Panthers.

Meanwhile, UNC strolled past the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with points to spare last week, taking the game 79-62. UNC got double-digit scores from four players: guard RJ Davis (23), guard Caleb Love (17), forward Armando Bacot (15), and forward Brady Manek (15).

Elon have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 21 point spread they are up against. Now might not be the best time to take Elon against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past six consecutive games.

Elon's loss took them down to 2-7 while North Carolina's victory pulled them up to 6-2. RJ Davis will be someone to keep an eye on after he had 23 points and five assists in addition to five boards last week. Let's see if he can build on that strong performance or if Elon's defense can bottle him up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Dean E. Smith Center -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • TV: ACC Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $9.00

Odds

The Tar Heels are a big 21-point favorite against the Phoenix, according to the latest college basketball odds.

Bettors have moved against the Tar Heels slightly, as the game opened with the Tar Heels as a 22.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

North Carolina have won both of the games they've played against Elon in the last seven years.

  • Nov 20, 2019 - North Carolina 75 vs. Elon 61
  • Nov 09, 2018 - North Carolina 116 vs. Elon 67

Injury Report for North Carolina

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Injury Report for Elon

No Injury Information