The Denver Pioneers (1-3) meet the Longwood Lancers (5-1) at KeyArena. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Longwood Lancers vs. Denver Pioneers Free Prediction
In the Lancers’ last outing, they beat the Fairfield Stags, 67-65. The Lancers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.3, had a ridiculous mark of 36.8 and had a free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.275). With 19 points on 6-for-7 shooting, Sean Flood was the game’s leading scorer.
The Pioneers were blown out by the Seattle Redhawks in their last matchup, 82-63. Seattle’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Denver. The Redhawks had a rate of 9.0 (better than their season average of 16.0), while the Pioneers posted a mark of 15.2. With eight points and eight rebounds, Denver’s Donoven Carlisle had a good performance.
The Lancers are 12-27 straight up (SU) and 5-2 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Since last season, games featuring Longwood have had a tendency to go under the projected point total (57.1 percent).
On the other hand, the Pioneers, are 16-18 SU and 16-14 ATS since last season. Games featuring Denver have had a tendency to finish over the O/U total over that same stretch (53.3 percent).
It could be a tough game for Longwood on the offensive glass. The Lancers rank 330th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.1 percent), while Denver ranks 27th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.5 percent) dating back to last season.
Longwood vs. Denver Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Denver ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Longwood ranks 242nd (36.6).
The Pioneers rank 100th in assists per game (14.5) while the Lancers rank 311th (10.2).
Longwood ranks 105th in steals per game (6.7) while Denver ranks 299th (4.2).
The Lancers rank 177th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Pioneers rank 311th (18.0).
Longwood ranks 197th in blocks per game (2.9) while Denver ranks 237th (2.6).
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