Longwood Lancers vs. High Point Panthers ATS Prediction 01/25/20

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The Longwood Lancers (6-14, 1-6 BigSou) will be at the Millis Center to meet the High Point Panthers (5-15, 2-5 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Longwood Lancers vs. High Point Panthers ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Panthers lost a tough one against the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 79-76, while the Lancers lost to the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 71-66.

Longwood held UNC Asheville to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 27.3) while High Point had a turnover percentage of 14.1 (better than their season average of 19.4). High Point was led by John-Michael Wright, who finished with 31 points and six rebounds. DeShaun Wade was a key piece for Longwood with 12 points and six rebounds.

The Lancers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, Longwood won 62-59. The Lancers’ 18.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Panthers, who had a mark of 21.8. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams go head-to-head. The Panthers rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while Longwood ranks 58th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).

Longwood Lancers vs. High Point Panthers Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – High Point, ATS Winner – High Point, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Longwood averages 26.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 39th in the country. High Point ranks 262nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
  • The Lancers rank 184th in assists allowed per game (13.8) while the Panthers rank 238th (16.1).
  • High Point ranks 98th in blocks per game (3.3) while Longwood ranks 104th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Panthers rank 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Lancers rank 197th (36.8).
  • Longwood averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 92nd in the NCAA. High Point ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (7.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lancers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 2.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (5.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average).