High Point Panthers vs. Winthrop Eagles ATS Prediction 01/12/19

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The High Point Panthers (9-7, 2-0 BigSou) will be at Winthrop Coliseum to go head-to-head with the Winthrop Eagles (10-5, 2-0 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

High Point Panthers vs. Winthrop Eagles ATS Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Eagles defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels 90-86, while the Panthers beat the Presbyterian Blue Hose 74-58.

High Point dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (below their season average of 33.9) and a free throw rate of 0.263 (above their season average of 0.236). For those same stats, Presbyterian was 16.3 and 0.164, respectively. The Eagles, meanwhile, had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.651 (above their season average of 0.580) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (above their season average of 30.5). Nych Smith played well for Winthrop with 27 points. Brandonn Kamga, meanwhile had a good game for High Point, finishing with 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

The Eagles dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last game, Winthrop won 82-70. Winthrop made good use of their 33 trips to the free throw line, making 28 of them (84.8 percent). High Point, on the other hand, was 19-26 (73.1 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

This game should be a matchup of opposite paces. Winthrop has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (seventh in possessions per game), while High Point has been more methodical (331st in possessions per game).

High Point Panthers at Winthrop Eagles Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Winthrop, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Winthrop ranks third in three pointers attempted per game (32.4) while High Point ranks 266th (17.6).
  • The Panthers rank 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Eagles rank 149th (35.4).
  • The Panthers rank 28th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Eagles rank 170th (7.9).
  • Winthrop ranks 34th in assists per game (16.5) while High Point ranks 172nd (12.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
  • The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 9.3 for the season.