The UMBC Retrievers (3-1) take on the High Point Panthers (1-2) at Gateway Christian Academy. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
High Point Panthers vs. UMBC Retrievers Betting Prediction
The last time the Panthers played, they beat the South Dakota Coyotes, 60-56. High Point’s 0.348 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over South Dakota, who had a mark of 0.244. High Point received a boost from Jahaad Proctor, who led the team in scoring with 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
The Retrievers beat the Air Force Falcons in their last contest, 77-72. The Retrievers forced 22 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.290 (above their season average of 0.133). With 16 points and 10 rebounds, UMBC’s Max Curran put together a good outing.
It could be an error-filled game for the UMBC offense. Since the 2017-18 season, UMBC ranks 163rd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.3 percent), while the pesky defense of High Point has forced the 25th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.0 percent).
High Point Panthers vs. UMBC Retrievers ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UMBC ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while High Point ranks 335th (15.0).
The Retrievers rank 64th in assists per game (15.3) while the Panthers rank 272nd (11.5).
UMBC ranks 57th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while High Point ranks 255th (4.4).
The Panthers rank 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Retrievers rank 207th (35.8).
High Point ranks 42nd in steals per game (7.5) while UMBC ranks 190th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
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