It will be a battle between BigSou opponents when the Presbyterian Blue Hose (9-9, 1-2 BigSou) welcome the Hampton Pirates (7-8, 2-0 BigSou) to the Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Hampton Pirates vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Free Prediction
The Pirates will be looking for a similar result after blowing out the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in their last contest, 83-61. The Pirates, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.484, had an extraordinary mark of 0.625, while the Bulldogs had a turnover percentage of 19.6 (above the 15.5 mark opponents have averaged against Hampton this season). Hampton was lifted by Jermaine Marrow, who put up 16 points and 10 assists.
The last time the Blue Hose took the court, they lost a tough one against the Radford Highlanders, 79-77. One of Radford’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 17-21 (81.0 percent), while the Blue Hose were 14-19 (73.7 percent). With 15 points and seven rebounds, Cory Hightower had a good game for Presbyterian.
Hampton may have a tough time creating turnovers. Presbyterian ranks ninth in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.7 percent), while Hampton forces the 247th-most turnovers (18.3 percent).
Hampton Pirates vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Presbyterian, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hampton ranks 19th in rebounds per game (40.8) while Presbyterian ranks 187th (34.6).
The Blue Hose average 27.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 25th in the country. The Pirates rank 152nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
Presbyterian ranks 66th in assists per game (15.2) while Hampton ranks 129th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
The Blue Hose allow the 11th-fewest steals per game (4.7) while the Pirates rank 58th (5.7).
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The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.0, up from 8.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Hose have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (9.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
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