Elon vs Drexel Selections and Odds for the CAA Tournament's Final Matchup
The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament final is set for Tuesday night, as the No. 8 Elon Phoenix take on the No. 6 Drexel Dragons. The game will be held at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and is scheduled to start at 7:00 pm ET.
Drexel, currently a three-point favourite for the game, has had a strong run in the tournament, defeating No. 2 Northeastern to return to the championship game for the first time since 2012. The Dragons have also won their last three games in the tournament.
However, Elon's recent success cannot be ignored. The Phoenix have been overachieving, having won 7 straight games after starting the season with an eight-game losing streak. Moreover, Elon has been successful as underdogs, winning 7 out of their last 7 games and 4 out of their last 5 games while being underdogs.
Elon advanced to the final after beating defending champion Hofstra by 18 points in the semifinal. The Phoenix's defence has been impressive, with five of their last seven wins limiting opponents to 58 or fewer points. In their victory against JMU in the close quarterfinal game, five players from Elon scored in double digits.
Historically, Drexel has held the edge against Elon, winning four out of five of their past meetings. However, the last time these two teams played, Elon emerged victorious, with a score of 75-70. Ikenna Ndugba, a senior big man from Elon, had his first double-double of the season in that game.
Drexel's offence has been strong lately, averaging over 80 points per game in their last three games. Four players from Drexel have scored in double digits in their last four games. However, the Dragons have averaged fewer than 67 points per game in their last three meetings with Elon.
The odds for the game, as of March 9, 2021, have Elon at 3 (-110) on the spread, 130 on the moneyline, and an over/under total of 130 (-110).
Who will emerge victorious in this tightly contested CAA Tournament final? Tune in on Tuesday night to find out.
