The Longwood Lancers (5-6) will be at home in Willett Hall when they clash against the Citadel Bulldogs (5-5). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Citadel Bulldogs vs. Longwood Lancers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Lancers beat the Stetson Hatters 76-72, while the Bulldogs easily got past the Piedmont Lions 129-83.
Citadel dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.1 (better than their season average of 17.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.662 (above their season average of 0.536). Piedmont was 23.1 and 0.486, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Longwood’s 16.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Stetson, who had a rate of 23.0. The Lancers’ mark was better than their season average of 18.0, while the Hatters’ was above their season average of 19.0. Shabooty Phillips was a key piece for Longwood with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Citadel was lifted by Rudy Fitzgibbons III, who contributed 25 points and six rebounds.
The Lancers won the lone game between these two teams last season, 110-94. Longwood’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Citadel. The Lancers had a rate of 0.688 while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.514. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a battle of conflicting styles as the fast-breaking Bulldogs will look to push the more methodical Lancers. The Bulldogs currently rank ninth in possessions per game while the Lancers are 258th.
Citadel Bulldogs at Longwood Lancers Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Longwood, ATS Winner – Longwood, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Longwood ranks 55th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while Citadel ranks 259th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
- The Lancers rank 157th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7) while the Bulldogs rank 246th (35.9).
- The Bulldogs rank 36th in assists per game (17.7) while the Lancers rank 230th (10.2).
- Longwood ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Citadel ranks 135th (8.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 29.8, up from 8.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 58.2 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
