It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Radford Highlanders (14-9, 9-2 BigSou), 6.5-point underdogs, travel to Winthrop to take on the Eagles (18-7, 12-0 BigSou). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 139.5 points and it is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 10, 2020.
Radford Highlanders vs. Winthrop Eagles Betting Odds
The Highlanders defeated the High Point Panthers in their last contest, 81-70, covering as 6.5-point favorites. The Eagles, on the other hand, beat the Longwood Lancers,70-68, but were unable to cover as 9.5-point favorites. The Radford game finished 17 points over the projected point total of 134, while the Winthrop game went 9 points under the projected point total of 147.
Radford couldn’t miss, shooting 60.5 percent from the field. High Point, on the other hand, had a field goal percentage of 40.0. The Eagles, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 24.4) and had a free throw rate of 0.306 (above their season average of 0.219). Winthrop’s Charles Falden had a good outing, putting up 17 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Radford received a boost from Carlik Jones, who finished with 20 points and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, D.J. Burns led the Eagles to a 61-56 win. He put up 19 points and eight rebounds. The two teams combined to put up 117 points, which was well under the projected point total of 145.5, and Winthrop covered as a 2-point underdog. Winthrop’s 0.193 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Radford, who had a rate of 0.125.
Games including the Highlanders have finished over the total 52.4 percent of the time. Radford holds records of 14-9 straight up (SU) and 9-11-1 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Radford, a little over half of Eagles games have finished under the total. Additionally, Winthrop is 18-7 SU and 16-7 ATS.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the nation’s premier offenses battle. Winthrop ranks 28th with 110.8 points per 100 possessions and Radford is 52nd (109.1).
Radford vs. Winthrop ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Winthrop, ATS Winner – Winthrop, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Winthrop ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while Radford ranks 240th in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
- The Eagles rank eighth in rebounds per game (41.0) while the Highlanders rank 131st (36.0).
- The Highlanders rank fourth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Eagles rank 140th (6.7).
- Winthrop ranks 19th in assists per game (16.2) while Radford ranks 150th (13.0).
- Winthrop is 4-6 ATS at home, while Radford is 8-5-1 ATS on the road.
- The Highlanders have 8 unders and 6 overs in 14 road games.
- The Eagles have 6 overs and 4 unders in 10 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Radford and Winthrop are both 2-3 ATS.
- The Highlanders have 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games, while the Eagles have 4 unders and 1 over
- The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 5.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (7.8 below their season average).
