The Florida Atlantic Owls (5-4) welcome the High Point Panthers (2-7) to FAU Arena. The Panthers can end a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
High Point Panthers at Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Owls barely escaped the Canisius Golden Griffins 62-59, while the Panthers were victorious over the Elon Phoenix 70-66.
High Point played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.284) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 31.6). Elon put up marks of 0.130 and 17.9, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Florida Atlantic’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Canisius. The Owls had a rate of 30.0 (below their season average of 34.4), while the Golden Griffins posted a mark of 23.7 (below their season average of 31.7). Florida Atlantic’s Karlis Silins played well, finishing with 15 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, High Point was lifted by John-Michael Wright, who contributed 20 points and five rebounds.
Points at the line might be scarce for Florida Atlantic in this matchup. Since the 2018-19 season, the Owls rank 213th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.213, while High Point ranks 100th in FTA rate allowed (0.201).
High Point vs. Florida Atlantic Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Florida Atlantic ranks 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while High Point ranks 270th in three pointers allowed per game (27.2).
- The Owls rank 111th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while the Panthers rank 240th (13.6).
- Florida Atlantic averages 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 145th in the nation. High Point ranks 207th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Owls rank 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Panthers rank 169th (4.1).
- Florida Atlantic ranks 40th in rebounds per game (39.2) while High Point ranks 181st (37.3).