The Winthrop Eagles (17-7, 11-0 BigSou) and the Longwood Lancers (9-15, 4-7 BigSou) square off at Willett Hall. The Eagles will attempt to continue their 13-game winning streak. The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Winthrop Eagles vs. Longwood Lancers Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Lancers defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 71-63, while the Eagles beat the Campbell Fighting Camels 62-53.
Winthrop dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.254 (above their season average of 0.218) and a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 16.1). For those same stats, Campbell had marks of 0.096 and 22.2, respectively. The Lancers, on the other hand, had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 23.5), while the Buccaneers had a turnover percentage of 23.8 (above their season average of 17.2). Shabooty Phillips played a key role for Longwood with 23 points. Meanwhile, Winthrop received a boost from Chandler Vaudrin, who put up five points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
In their first matchup this season, Vaudrin led the Eagles to a 91-67 win. He registered a triple-double with 10 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. The Eagles’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Lancers. Winthrop had a rate of 12.3, while Longwood posted a mark of 27.6.
The offense of Longwood will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of Winthrop. The Lancers rank 302nd in offensive efficiency, while the Eagles are 98th in defensive efficiency. The Eagles figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Eagles are among the nation’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 16th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 percent). The Lancers, meanwhile, rank 45th at securing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.8 percent.
Winthrop Eagles at Longwood Lancers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Winthrop, ATS Winner – Longwood, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Winthrop ranks 20th in assists per game (16.2) while Longwood ranks 245th (10.8).
- The Lancers rank 77th in steals per game (7.2) while the Eagles rank 124th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Eagles average 27.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 28th in the country. The Lancers rank 240th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
- Winthrop ranks ninth in rebounds per game (41.0) while Longwood ranks 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 20.0, up from 11.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
