Elon vs. Duke 8/30/24 – The Elon Phoenix looks to play against the Duke Blue Devils to start off the 2024 college football season and kick off what will be an entertaining game at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. Both teams would love to get the season off on a winning note therefore this match up what the fans and bettors are looking forward to as it has lots of information for those who want free college football selections. Take a look at the latest betting trends below.
Elon vs. Duke 8/30/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Friday, August 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium |
| TV: | ACCN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Elon (0-0) vs. Duke (0-0)
Elon’s offense checks on Jalen Hampton who was able to amass a total of 880 rushing yards last season with 4.7 average rushing yards per carry. Another wide receiver named Chandler Brayboy provides the team with extra support as he also had 589 receiving yards with an astonishing average of 19.6 receiving yards per reception. For Elon to stand a chance against Duke, they have to blend their offense in such a way that there is a run-pass duo rather than the single formation run type as is expected in the game of volcanic between Temple and Oklahoma.
On the other hand, the backfield in Duke’s offense is manned by Jordan Waters who is capable of running the football getting 819 yards, and even scoring 12 touchdowns. The receiving unit harbors Jordan Moore as the leading offensive contributor with 835 yards and eight scores. The ability to incorporate these dynamics as will be expected in the game between FAU and Michigan State is going to be key in managing the speed of the game and taking advantage of the scoring chances.
Matthew Downing QB vs. Riley Leonard QB
Matthew Downing is one player who will stand out in Elon’s offensive plans as their quarterback. If 1,915 is a decent measure of Downing’s effectiveness, he did well last season in terms of passing yards as he had a completion rate of 57.9%. However, the 26 sacks that he took to show that the offensive line has some major holes. A particularly important factor in Elon’s game plan about a strong defense from Duke will be in the way how Downing approaches the game itself.
Riley Leonard is Kentucky’s quarterback and a competent leader at the same time and has thrown for 1,102 yards with three touchdowns on the season. His efficiency as a quarterback is however scored at fifty-seven point six percent but Leonard will have this in mind that he should improve on scoring connections. Stability is Leonard’s forte and this is a problem to the defensive alignments for Elon.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Duke -23.5, Total Odds: 49.5
Duke is favored by 23.5, reflecting confidence in their home-field advantage and overall prowess. The total set at 49.5 suggests a moderately high-scoring game, likely driven by Duke’s aggressive offense. Bettors might watch how Elon’s defense holds, potentially affecting the spread and total.
Elon Betting Trends
Elon has been 5-1 ATS in their last six outings, showing resilience in covering spreads despite a poor SU record. While their road performance remains a concern with a 0-10 record, their ability to exceed scoring expectations offers some betting intrigue in initial matchups.
Duke Betting Trends
Duke’s solid 13-7 ATS performance highlights their competence in covering large spreads. SU dominance, especially at home with an 8-1 record, underscores their robust start to the season. The trend of going over in totals suggests opportunities for offensive plays outweighing defensive lockdowns.
Elon vs. Duke 08/30/24 Betting Picks
In this case, Duke emerges stronger due to their better home record and team coherence. Such competition will be an uphill task for Elon, but their knack for taking down potent high-scoring squads is something to keep watching for.
Bet on Dukes to minus the spread and pile up points or seek total offensive yards and players interfering prop bets. Using top multi-handicapper prediction services will also provide an advantage in making betting choices.