The Winthrop Eagles (11-5, 3-0 BigSou) welcome the Longwood Lancers (11-7, 1-2 BigSou) to Winthrop Coliseum as they attempt to prolong their five-game home winning streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Longwood Lancers vs. Winthrop Eagles Free Prediction
The Lancers are trying to rebound after their 101-91 loss to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in their last outing. Charleston Southern’s 29.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Longwood, who had a rate of 19.4. The Buccaneers’ mark was below their season average of 35.3, while the Lancers’ was below their season average of 27.1. Isaiah Walton led Longwood in scoring with 21 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The last time the Eagles were in action, they beat the High Point Panthers, 80-63. Winthrop’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over High Point. The Eagles had a rate of 0.555 (below their season average of 0.585), while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.373 (below their season average of 0.505). With 18 points and seven rebounds, Winthrop’s Bjorn Broman put together a good outing.
After the Eagles won both contests against the Lancers last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last contest, Winthrop won 79-64. The Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 vs. 16.1) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 21.2).
It will be a battle of opposite styles as the up-tempo Eagles (ranked eighth in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Lancers (206th in possessions per game).
Longwood at Winthrop ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Winthrop, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Winthrop averages 32.7 three pointers per game, which ranks third in the NCAA. Longwood ranks 260th in three pointers allowed per game (29.2).
The Eagles rank 35th in assists per game (16.3) while the Lancers rank 177th (12.4).
Longwood averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. Winthrop ranks 163rd in steals allowed per game (7.6).
The Eagles rank 18th in rebounds per game (40.8) while the Lancers rank 95th (36.9).
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The Lancers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 4.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
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