The Hampton Pirates (9-10, 4-2 BigSou) look to snap their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Longwood Lancers (13-10, 3-5 BigSou) at Willett Hall. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Hampton Pirates vs. Longwood Lancers ATS Prediction
The Pirates come in on a high note after defeating the Campbell Fighting Camels in their last contest, 64-58. Hampton’s free throw rate was their biggest strength 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). Hampton rallied around Jermaine Marrow, who was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 7-for-22 shooting.
In the Lancers’ previous matchup, they lost to the USC Upstate Spartans, 80-63. USC Upstate’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Longwood. The Spartans had a rate of 0.557 (above their season average of 0.487), while the Lancers posted a mark of 0.373 (below their season average of 0.511). Longwood’s Isaiah Walton put together a good game, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 2-for-11 shooting.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Longwood should have a significant edge. The Lancers defense ranks 50th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while the Hampton offense is ranked 302nd in effective field goal percentage (0.480).
Hampton Pirates vs. Longwood Lancers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Longwood, ATS Winner – Longwood, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Longwood ranks 90th in rebounds per game (37.2) while Hampton ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (40.1).
The Lancers average 27.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. The Pirates rank 202nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
Hampton ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Longwood ranks 75th (5.9).
The Pirates rank 91st in assists per game (14.3) while the Lancers rank 117th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Hampton blocks 3.6 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 89th in the NCAA. Longwood ranks 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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