The Winthrop Eagles (7-7, 1-0 BigSou) will be at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center to challenge the Campbell Fighting Camels (9-4, 0-1 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Winthrop Eagles vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Fighting Camels lost a close one to the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 67-65, while the Eagles dismantled the Longwood Lancers, 91-67.
Winthrop dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 16.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.8 (above their season average of 33.6). Longwood was 27.6 and 27.3, respectively, for those same stats. Campbell, meanwhile, forced Gardner-Webb into a turnover percentage of 25.1 (above their season average of 16.0). Campbell rallied around Cory Gensler, who put up 11 points and six rebounds. Chandler Vaudrin led the way for Winthrop with 10 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists to notch his zeroth triple-double of the year.
The Eagles won the sole game between these two teams last season, 90-86. Winthrop had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.651 vs. 0.540). Campbell, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (19-19; 100.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Second-chance opportunities could be rare for Campbell in this showdown. The Fighting Camels are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 287th in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.6 percent. Meanwhile, Winthrop ranks 66th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.3 percent.
Winthrop Eagles vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Winthrop, ATS Winner – Winthrop, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Winthrop ranks 30th in rebounds per game (40.6) while Campbell ranks 259th (30.8).
- The Fighting Camels rank 22nd in steals per game (9.2) while the Eagles rank 134th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Campbell ranks 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Winthrop ranks 101st (3.6).
- The Fighting Camels rank fifth in assists allowed per game (8.7) while the Eagles rank 140th (12.9).
- Campbell ranks 47th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Winthrop ranks 161st (22.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Fighting Camels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 6.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
