It will be a battle between BigSou opponents when the Presbyterian Blue Hose (10-9, 2-2 BigSou) welcome the Longwood Lancers (12-7, 2-2 BigSou) to the Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Longwood Lancers at Presbyterian Blue Hose Free Prediction
In the Lancers’ last matchup, they defeated the Winthrop Eagles, 75-61. Longwood’s 0.525 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Winthrop, who had a mark of 0.341. The Lancers’ mark was above their season average of 0.522, while the Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.583. Longwood was led by Isaiah Walton, who was the game’s high scorer with 30 points on 12-for-21 shooting.
The Blue Hose beat the Hampton Pirates in their last matchup, 85-70. The Blue Hose knocked down 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and held the Pirates to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.2 (below their season average of 29.0). With 21 points and eight rebounds, Presbyterian’s Adam Flagler played well.
After the Blue Hose won both matchups against the Lancers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Presbyterian won 67-62. Presbyterian had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 18.2). Longwood, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 28.6).
It might be a tough game for Presbyterian on the offensive glass. The Blue Hose currently rank 290th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.3 percent), while Longwood ranks 49th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).
Longwood Lancers vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Presbyterian ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while Longwood ranks 251st in three pointers allowed per game (29.5).
The Lancers rank 94th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Blue Hose rank 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
Presbyterian ranks 11th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Longwood ranks 74th (6.1).
The Blue Hose rank 67th in assists per game (15.1) while the Lancers rank 130th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
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The Lancers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 4.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Hose have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
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