The High Point Panthers (13-10, 6-3 BigSou) will be at the Dedmon Center to clash with the Radford Highlanders (17-7, 9-1 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
High Point Panthers at Radford Highlanders Betting Odds
Both teams narrowly escaped their last opponent. The Highlanders defeated the Hampton Pirates 101-98, while the Panthers beat the Campbell Fighting Camels 57-56.
The Panthers had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 35.0) and held the Fighting Camels to an effective field goal percentage of 0.404 (below their season average of 0.540). Meanwhile, Radford’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Hampton. The Highlanders had a rate of 32.1 (above their season average of 28.7), while the Pirates posted a mark of 20.6 (below their season average of 29.2). Travis Fields Jr. had a good game for Radford, recording 33 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, High Point was led by Brandonn Kamga, who recorded 17 points and 11 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Panthers won 61-60. High Point had a better effective field goal percentage (0.491 vs. 0.439). Radford, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (10-13; 76.9 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Radford currently ranks 289th in possessions per game (67.2) and High Point is 331st (65.4). Moreover, the Panthers, who rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 percent), will face a difficult challenge against the Highlanders, who rank 48th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).
High Point vs. Radford ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Radford, ATS Winner – Radford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- High Point ranks 37th in rebounds per game (38.9) while Radford ranks 192nd (34.5).
- The Highlanders rank 122nd in blocks per game (3.1) while the Panthers rank 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Radford ranks 78th in assists per game (14.7) while High Point ranks 93rd in assists allowed per game (12.3).
- The Highlanders rank 145th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Panthers rank 267th (18.2).
- Radford allows the 10th-fewest steals per game (4.7) while High Point ranks 47th (5.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 6.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.0 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
