It will be a battle between BigSou opponents when the Longwood Lancers (12-9, 2-4 BigSou) welcome the High Point Panthers (10-8, 3-1 BigSou) to Willett Hall. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
High Point Panthers at Longwood Lancers Betting Prediction
The last time the Panthers played, they beat the USC Upstate Spartans, 71-54. High Point’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Panthers had 12 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Spartans had six and 28, respectively. With 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Brandonn Kamga was the game’s leading scorer.
The Lancers fell to the Radford Highlanders in their last game, 72-59. Radford’s turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over Longwood. The Highlanders had a rate of 14.8 (stronger than their season average of 15.2), while the Lancers posted a mark of 24.1 (above their season average of 19.0). Isaiah Walton had a good performance for Longwood, leading both teams in scoring with 26 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
It could be a tough game for Longwood on the offensive glass. The Lancers rank 274th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 percent), while High Point ranks 31st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent).
After the Panthers won two out of three matchups against the Lancers last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last game, Longwood won 68-55. The Lancers knocked down 17 of their 24 free throws (70.8 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 21.7).
High Point Panthers vs. Longwood Lancers ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Longwood, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Longwood ranks 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while High Point ranks 261st (18.0).
The Panthers rank 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while the Lancers rank 122nd (34.4).
High Point ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Longwood ranks 68th (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 1.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
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