The High Point Panthers (10-8, 3-1 BigSou) will be at Willett Hall to take on the Longwood Lancers (12-9, 2-4 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
High Point Panthers vs. Longwood Lancers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Lancers were beaten by the Radford Highlanders, 72-59, while the Panthers beat the USC Upstate Spartans, 71-54.
The Panthers held the Spartans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.6 (below their season average of 28.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.385 (below their season average of 0.496). Longwood, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (14-15; 93.3 percent). Isaiah Walton had a solid performance for Longwood, putting up 26 points and six rebounds. Brandonn Kamga played a key role for High Point with 19 points and five rebounds.
The Panthers captured this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the last contest, Longwood won 68-55. Longwood’s 0.321 free throw rate was their largest strength over High Point, who had a rate of 0.170. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be a tough matchup for Longwood on the offensive glass. The Lancers rank 274th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 percent), while High Point ranks 31st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent).
High Point at Longwood ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Longwood, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Longwood ranks 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while High Point ranks 261st (18.0).
- The Panthers rank 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while the Lancers rank 122nd (34.4).
- High Point ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Longwood ranks 68th (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lancers have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Longwood has defeated opponents by an average of 3.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.4 points per game (7.5 below their season average).
