The Radford Highlanders (15-6, 7-0 BigSou) and the Campbell Fighting Camels (11-9, 4-2 BigSou) battle at Dedmon Center. The Highlanders look to extend their eight-game winning streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Campbell Fighting Camels at Radford Highlanders Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Highlanders defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 86-78, while the Fighting Camels were beaten by the Hampton Pirates, 64-58.
Radford played a nearly flawless contest. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 46.7 (above their season average of 28.9) and a turnover percentage of 11.8 (better than their season average of 15.2). Charleston Southern was 30.4 and 17.2, respectively, for those same stats. Campbell, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 14.1). Ed Polite Jr. led the way for Radford, contributing 18 points and 10 rebounds. Campbell was lifted by Chris Clemons, who finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Highlanders won the most recent contest 72-53. Radford’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Highlanders had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. five), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 19) and total rebounds (39 vs. 24). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Fighting Camels’ Andrew Eudy has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 18 points,9.4 rebounds,4.2 assists,1.4 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Polite Jr. has averaged 17 points,9.0 rebounds,1.6 steals,1.4 blocks during that same time frame for the Highlanders.
The high-powered offense of Radford will square off against the mid-tier defense of Campbell. The Highlanders currently rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while the Fighting Camels are 192nd in defensive efficiency. The Highlanders should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Campbell vs. Radford Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Radford, ATS Winner – Radford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Campbell averages 28.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. Radford ranks 191st in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
- The Highlanders rank 78th in assists per game (14.6) while the Fighting Camels rank 118th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- Campbell is 18th in the NCAA with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while Radford is 54th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Highlanders rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Fighting Camels rank 177th (35.7).
- Radford ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Campbell ranks 85th (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Fighting Camels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 5.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
