The High Point Panthers (3-12, 0-2 BigSou) will be at the Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center to meet the Presbyterian Blue Hose (5-10, 2-0 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
High Point Panthers at Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Odds
In their last game, the Blue Hose were victorious over the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 68-62, while the Panthers were blown out by the Winthrop Eagles, 79-57.
Presbyterian played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 41.0 (above their season average of 26.5) and a free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.150). Gardner-Webb was 26.5 and 0.322, respectively, for those same stats. High Point, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.275 (above their season average of 0.268). Presbyterian rallied around Ben Drake, who finished with 10 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, John-Michael Wright was a key piece for High Point with 12 points.
The Panthers won the only game between these two teams last year, 74-58. High Point won the rebounding battle. The Panthers had 12 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while the Blue Hose had seven and 32, respectively. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
High Point should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this meeting. The Panthers rank 49th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while Presbyterian ranks 228th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.8 percent).
High Point Panthers vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Presbyterian, ATS Winner – High Point, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Presbyterian ranks 167th in assists allowed per game (13.8) while High Point ranks 231st (16.7).
- The Panthers average 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 89th in the nation. The Blue Hose rank 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Blue Hose rank 136th in steals per game (6.3) while the Panthers rank 180th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- Presbyterian averages 19.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 207th in the NCAA. High Point ranks 247th in three pointers allowed per game (26.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 53.8 points per game (6.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (11.8 below their season average).
- The Blue Hose’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 8.0 for the season.
