It will be a battle between BigSou opponents when the High Point Panthers (8-7, 1-0 BigSou) welcome the Presbyterian Blue Hose (9-7, 1-0 BigSou) to the Millis Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Presbyterian Blue Hose at High Point Panthers ATS Prediction
The last time the Blue Hose played, they were defeated by the Charleston Cougars, 85-73. Charleston won the rebounding battle. The Cougars had more offensive rebounds (22 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 22) and total rebounds (48 vs. 30). Francois Lewis led Presbyterian in scoring with 21 points on 8-for-19 shooting.
The Panthers lost to the William & Mary Tribe in their last contest, 79-69. William & Mary’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over High Point. The Tribe had a rate of 0.291, while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.183. With 24 points, six rebounds and five steals, High Point’s Brandonn Kamga had a solid performance.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Blue Hose won the most recent game 69-62. Presbyterian’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over High Point. The Blue Hose had a rate of 0.570 while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.480.
The high-octane offense of Presbyterian (50th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 113.5) will clash against the mid-tier defense of High Point (231st in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 103.3). The Blue Hose should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Presbyterian Blue Hose at High Point Panthers ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Presbyterian ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while High Point ranks 264th (17.2).
The Panthers rank 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while the Blue Hose rank 169th (36.3).
Presbyterian averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. High Point ranks 125th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
The Blue Hose are 10th in the NCAA with 4.7 steals allowed per game while the Panthers are 20th with 4.9 steals allowed per game.
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The Blue Hose’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.8, up from 8.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (5.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
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