The Radford Highlanders (10-6, 2-0 BigSou) welcome the Presbyterian Blue Hose (9-8, 1-1 BigSou) to Dedmon Center as they attempt to continue their six-game home winning streak. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Radford Highlanders Betting Prediction
In the Blue Hose’s last matchup, they were topped by the High Point Panthers, 74-58. High Point out-rebounded Presbyterian. The Panthers had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (36 vs. 25) and total rebounds (48 vs. 32). Presbyterian’s Davon Bell had a good game, contributing 11 points and five rebounds.
The Highlanders were victorious over the USC Upstate Spartans in their last outing, 79-72. The Highlanders had an absurd free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.179) and held the Spartans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 29.1). Ed Polite Jr. was the game’s leading scorer with 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
After the Highlanders won both contests against the Blue Hose last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Radford won 74-68. Radford’s 0.657 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Presbyterian, who had a rate of 0.526.
Radford appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Highlanders rank 100th in effective field goal percentage (0.533), while Presbyterian ranks 222nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.507).
Presbyterian Blue Hose at Radford Highlanders ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Radford, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Presbyterian ranks 25th in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while Radford ranks 179th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
The Highlanders rank 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Blue Hose rank 79th (3.2).
Radford averages 35.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 171st in the NCAA. Presbyterian ranks 192nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
The Highlanders are 10th in the country with 4.6 steals allowed per game while the Blue Hose are 11th with 4.6 steals allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Blue Hose have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Presbyterian has defeated opponents by an average of 6.9 points.
During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
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