William & Mary is coming off a loss, but a win against Elon would be a significant boost to their tournament resume, particularly given the Quad 2 designation of this matchup. With a NET ranking of 119, the Tribe needs quality wins to stay in the conversation, and a victory over Elon would help mitigate their recent inconsistent form. Elon, on the other hand, is mired in a 3-game losing streak and desperately needs a win to revitalize their own tournament hopes.
Elon's Quad 3 and 4 Records Could Be Their Downfall
Key Matchups
The CHD Scout prediction favors William & Mary by 7.8 points, with a 74.9% win probability, suggesting that the Tribe's home-court advantage will be a significant factor. Given Elon's struggles, it's hard to envision them pulling off the upset, especially considering William & Mary's stronger quad record. While neither team has a player on a notable hot streak, William & Mary's overall balance and depth should give them an edge.
CHD Scout Prediction
Elon
76
William & Mary
84
Tournament Stakes
I predict William & Mary will win this matchup, leveraging their home-court advantage and deeper roster to outlast Elon. The Tribe's ability to bounce back from their recent loss and secure a Quad 2 win matters in maintaining their tournament momentum.