The Radford Highlanders (15-6, 7-0 BigSou) put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the Campbell Fighting Camels (11-9, 4-2 BigSou) at Dedmon Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Campbell Fighting Camels vs. Radford Highlanders Betting Prediction
The Fighting Camels are hoping for a better outcome after their 64-58 loss to the Hampton Pirates in their last contest. Hampton’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Campbell. The Pirates had a rate of 0.316 (above their season average of 0.271), while the Fighting Camels posted a mark of 0.103 (below their season average of 0.212). Chris Clemons was Campbell’s leading scorer with 14 points on 4-for-17 shooting.
In the Highlanders’ last matchup, they defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 86-78. The Highlanders had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 46.7 (above their season average of 28.9) and had a turnover percentage of 11.8 (better than their season average of 15.2). Ed Polite Jr. led Radford in scoring with 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, the Highlanders won 72-53. The Highlanders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 15.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.547 vs. 0.424).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Andrew Eudy (18 points,9.4 rebounds,4.2 assists,1.4 blocks) has been great for the Fighting Camels while Polite Jr. (17 points,9.0 rebounds,1.6 steals,1.4 blocks) has contributed greatly to the Highlanders.
Radford should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Highlanders currently rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while the Fighting Camels rank 192nd in defensive efficiency.
Campbell Fighting Camels vs. Radford Highlanders ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Radford, ATS Winner – Radford, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Campbell ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while Radford ranks 191st in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
The Highlanders rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Fighting Camels rank 177th (35.7).
Radford ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Campbell ranks 85th (6.0).
The Highlanders rank 78th in assists per game (14.6) while the Fighting Camels rank 118th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Campbell is 18th in the country with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while Radford is 54th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Fighting Camels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 5.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
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