The High Point Panthers (3-10) will be at the Dedmon Center to clash against the Radford Highlanders (5-7) in a BigSou matchup. Action starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
High Point Panthers at Radford Highlanders ATS Odds
In their last game, the Highlanders won big over the Central Pennsylvania College Knights, 90-45, while the Panthers lost big to the Texas Longhorns, 89-58.
Radford dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 31.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.659 (above their season average of 0.502). Central Pennsylvania College was 20.0 and 0.353, respectively, for those same stats. High Point, on the other hand, did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (22-30; 73.3 percent). Carlik Jones was a key piece for Radford with 10 points and nine assists. John-Michael Wright had a good outing for High Point, putting up 15 points and five rebounds.
The Highlanders dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Radford won 72-54. The Highlanders’ 11.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Panthers, who had a rate of 21.7. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Radford could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Highlanders currently rank 50th in offensive efficiency, while High Point ranks 338th in defensive efficiency.
High Point Panthers vs. Radford Highlanders ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Radford, ATS Winner – High Point, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Radford ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.4) while High Point ranks 171st (8.5).
- The Highlanders rank 132nd in blocks per game (2.1) while the Panthers rank 141st in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- High Point is 43rd in the country with 32.0 rebounds allowed per game while Radford is 46th with 33.6 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Highlanders rank 94th in assists per game (13.5) while the Panthers rank 231st in assists allowed per game (17.0).
- Radford averages 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 123rd in the country. High Point ranks 247th in three pointers allowed per game (27.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 5.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 57.2 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (8.3 below their season average).
