The No. 17 Texas Longhorns (5-1) welcome the Radford Highlanders (5-1) to Frank Erwin Special Events Center as they try to extend their five-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Radford Highlanders vs. Texas Longhorns Free Prediction
The Highlanders will be hoping for a similar result after thoroughly outplaying the Glenville State Pioneers in their last game, 102-69. The Highlanders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 10.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.7 vs. 15.7). Radford was led by Ed Polite Jr., who put up 12 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Longhorns’ last game, they were beaten by the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans, 78-68. Michigan State’s 50.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Texas, who had a mark of 25.6. The Spartans’ mark was above their season average of 34.8, while the Longhorns’ was below their season average of 31.3. With 15 points on 4-for-14 shooting, Kerwin Roach II led Texas in scoring.
Texas figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Longhorns rank 69th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.484), while Radford is 202nd in effective field goal percentage (0.506) dating back to last season. Furthermore, the Highlanders rank 256th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.219), while the Longhorns rank 32nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.189).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Radford ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Texas ranks 232nd (36.4).
The Longhorns rank 21st in blocks per game (4.9) while the Highlanders rank 176th (3.1).
Texas ranks 95th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while Radford ranks 147th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4).
The Highlanders rank 228th in assists per game (12.7) while the Longhorns rank 271st (12.0).
Texas allows the 37th-fewest steals per game (5.2) while Radford ranks 47th (5.3).
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