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Stetson Hatters at Longwood Lancers Betting Preview 12/21/18

Dec 19, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard Remy Martin (1) guards Longwood Lancers guard B.K. Ashe (2) during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The Longwood Lancers (8-5) look to prolong their six-game home winning streak when they square off with the Stetson Hatters (3-10), who will try to put an end to their seven-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.

Stetson Hatters at Longwood Lancers Betting Prediction

The Hatters come in on a high note after blowing out the Johnson (FL) Suns in their last game, 116-66. The Hatters had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (55.3 vs. 9.1) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 20.5). With 20 points on 9-for-12 shooting, Christiaan Jones was the top scorer from either team.

In the Lancers’ last game, they easily got past the Randolph College Wildcats, 84-56. The Lancers had a much better free throw rate (0.381 vs. 0.098) and had a much better turnover percentage (18.2 vs. 28.4). With 13 points and 10 rebounds, Longwood’s Jordan Cintron had a good outing.

Isaiah Walton has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Longwood.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Longwood should have a considerable edge. The Lancers defense ranks 55th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.462), while the Stetson offense is ranked 324th in effective field goal percentage (0.459). Moreover, the Hatters, who rank 323rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.175), will go head-to-head against the Lancers, who rank 22nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.169).

Stetson vs. Longwood Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Longwood, O/U – Over

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Notes

Betting Notes:

Longwood averages 38.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. Stetson ranks 239th in rebounds allowed per game (40.5).

The Hatters rank 126th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Lancers rank 246th in three pointers allowed per game (28.2).

Longwood averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 72nd in the NCAA. Stetson ranks 145th in steals allowed per game (7.5).

The Hatters average 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 69th in the NCAA. The Lancers rank 129th in assists allowed per game (13.5).

Bettings Trends:

The Hatters’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 9.6 for the season.

During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average).

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