Radford Highlanders at Hampton Pirates Betting Prediction 02/07/19

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A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the Hampton Pirates (10-11, 5-3 BigSou) when they square off with the Radford Highlanders (16-7, 8-1 BigSou) at Hampton Convocation Center. The game will air on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Radford Highlanders vs. Hampton Pirates Betting Odds

In their last game, the Pirates lost to the High Point Panthers, 85-69, while the Highlanders won big over the Winthrop Eagles, 80-61.

The Highlanders had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.546) and had a free throw rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.190). Hampton, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 14.5). Jermaine Marrow played well for Hampton with 33 points. Carlik Jones, meanwhile had a good game for Radford, recording 23 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.

It will be a matchup of conflicting tempos as the fast-breaking Pirates (ranked 21st in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Highlanders (306th in possessions per game). Also, the upper-echelon offense of the Highlanders ranks 43rd in effective field goal percentage (0.549), while the Pirates are 56th-best in the nation at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474).

Radford Highlanders at Hampton Pirates Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Radford, ATS Winner – Radford, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Radford ranks 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Hampton ranks 261st (39.5).
  • The Highlanders are 12th in the country with 4.7 steals allowed per game while the Pirates are 49th with 5.5 steals allowed per game.
  • Radford ranks 128th in blocks per game (3.0) while Hampton ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
  • The Pirates average 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 99th in the country. The Highlanders rank 206th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
  • Radford averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 84th in the nation. Hampton ranks 181st in assists allowed per game (14.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 7.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average).