The Radford Highlanders (15-7, 7-1 BigSou) travel to Winthrop to play the Eagles (14-7, 6-2 BigSou) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Radford Highlanders vs. Winthrop Eagles Betting Prediction
The last time the Highlanders played, they were topped by the Campbell Fighting Camels, 68-67. One of Campbell’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Highlanders were just 9-15 (60.0 percent). Carlik Jones was Radford’s high scorer with 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The Eagles lost to the Presbyterian Blue Hose in their last game, 99-91. Getting to the free throw line was one of Presbyterian’s largest advantages. They made 33 trips to the line, while Winthrop went just 13 times. With 35 points on 13-for-23 shooting, Nych Smith was the game’s high scorer.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the country’s top offenses go head-to-head. Winthrop ranks 24th with 114.3 points per 100 possessions and Radford is 58th (111.5).
After the Highlanders won two out of three meetings against the Eagles last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Radford won 61-52. Radford was successful at getting and making free throws. The Highlanders made 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent), while the Eagles were just 5-8 (62.5 percent).
Radford Highlanders at Winthrop Eagles Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Winthrop, ATS Winner – Winthrop, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Winthrop ranks 13th in rebounds per game (41.0) while Radford ranks 210th (34.2).
The Eagles average 33.3 three pointers per game, which ranks third in the country. The Highlanders rank 190th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
Radford ranks 18th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Winthrop ranks 173rd (7.4).
The Highlanders average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 78th in the nation. The Eagles rank 136th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
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The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 6.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (6.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
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