The Hampton Pirates (1-3) meet the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (1-4) in the Legends Classic-Subregional at Calihan Hall. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Hampton Pirates vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Prediction
In the Pirates’ last game, they were topped by the Bowling Green Falcons, 81-79. Bowling Green’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Hampton. The Falcons had a rate of 12.2 (better than their season average of 19.8), while the Pirates posted a mark of 20.0 (above their season average of 13.5). Jermaine Marrow was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 9-for-19 shooting.
The Greyhounds lost big to the Detroit Titans in their last game, 91-63. Detroit made 17 of their 28 three pointers (60.7 percent), while Loyola Maryland was just 5-25 (20.0 percent). With 12 points and 11 rebounds, Brent Holcombe had a good game for Loyola Maryland.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Hampton should have a considerable edge. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Pirates defense ranks 38th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474), while the Loyola Maryland offense ranks 310th in effective field goal percentage (0.483).
Hampton Pirates vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Hampton ranks 90th in assists per game (14.8) while Loyola Maryland ranks 264th (12.1).
The Pirates rank ninth in rebounds per game (40.8) while the Greyhounds rank 182nd (35.2).
Hampton ranks 108th in blocks per game (3.7) while Loyola Maryland ranks 258th in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
The Pirates rank 279th in three pointers attempted per game (18.8) while the Greyhounds rank 312th (16.9).
Loyola Maryland averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 73rd in the country. Hampton ranks 100th in steals allowed per game (5.8).
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