The Georgia Southern Eagles (8-3) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head against the Radford Highlanders (6-5) at Dedmon Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Radford Highlanders Free Prediction
The Eagles come in on a high note after dismantling the Carver College Cougars in their last matchup, 139-51. The Eagles had a much better turnover percentage (8.3 vs. 29.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.9 vs. 14.9). Georgia Southern was lifted by Quan Jackson, who was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 11-for-16 shooting.
The last time the Highlanders played, they easily got past the Davis & Elkins Senators, 91-57. The Highlanders had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.678 vs. 0.410) and had a better free throw rate (0.186 vs. 0.115). With 18 points and 12 rebounds, Ed Polite Jr. had a solid game for Radford.
Ike Smith and Tookie Brown have played at a high level over the last five games for Georgia Southern. Smith has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Brown has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Radford may have trouble getting to the foul line in this contest. The Highlanders currently rank 335th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.165, while Georgia Southern ranks 51st in FTA rate allowed (0.187). This game should be a showdown of opposite tempos. The up-tempo Eagles rank sixth in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Highlanders rank 288th.
Georgia Southern at Radford ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgia Southern ranks 18th in steals per game (8.7) while Radford ranks 122nd (6.1).
The Highlanders average 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 102nd in the country. The Eagles rank 160th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
Georgia Southern ranks 43rd in blocks per game (4.5) while Radford ranks 99th (3.3).
The Highlanders average 21.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 151st in the nation. The Eagles rank 189th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 24.0, up from 12.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
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