The Winthrop Eagles (14-6, 6-1 BigSou) head to Presbyterian to play the Blue Hose (12-10, 4-3 BigSou) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Winthrop Eagles vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Prediction
In the Eagles’ last game, they defeated the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 97-88. The Eagles held the Runnin’ Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.9 (below their season average of 28.9) and had a free throw rate of 0.323 (above their season average of 0.228). Adam Pickett fueled Winthrop with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
The Blue Hose fell to the Campbell Fighting Camels in their last outing, 77-73. Campbell’s turnover percentage was the team’s biggest advantage over Presbyterian. The Fighting Camels had a rate of 6.0 (stronger than their season average of 14.5), while the Blue Hose posted a mark of 11.7. With 11 points, seven assists and six rebounds, Davon Bell had a solid performance for Presbyterian.
This contest figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the country’s top offenses go head-to-head. Presbyterian currently ranks 55th with 112.0 points per 100 possessions and Winthrop is 31st (113.8).
After the Eagles won both contests against the Blue Hose last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Winthrop won 63-49. Winthrop’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Presbyterian. The Eagles had a rate of 0.140, while the Blue Hose posted a mark of 0.053.
Winthrop Eagles vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Winthrop, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Presbyterian ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.6) while Winthrop ranks 181st (7.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 9.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Hose have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
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