Hampton Pirates vs. Longwood Lancers ATS Prediction 01/30/19

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The Longwood Lancers (13-10, 3-5 BigSou) welcome the Hampton Pirates (9-10, 4-2 BigSou) to Willett Hall. The Pirates will attempt to end a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

Hampton Pirates vs. Longwood Lancers ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Lancers lost to the USC Upstate Spartans, 80-63, while the Pirates were victorious over the Campbell Fighting Camels, 64-58.

The Pirates made 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and held the Fighting Camels to an effective field goal percentage of 0.375 (below their season average of 0.546). Longwood, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (19-23; 82.6 percent). Longwood was led by Isaiah Walton, who finished with 12 points and six rebounds. Jermaine Marrow, meanwhile led the way for Hampton, contributing 26 points and seven rebounds.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Longwood should have a considerable edge. The Lancers defense ranks 50th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while the Hampton offense is ranked 302nd in effective field goal percentage (0.480).

Hampton Pirates vs. Longwood Lancers ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Longwood, ATS Winner – Longwood, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Longwood averages 37.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 90th in the country. Hampton ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (40.1).
  • The Pirates average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. The Lancers rank 117th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
  • Hampton blocks 3.6 opponent shots per game, which ranks 89th in the country. Longwood ranks 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • The Lancers rank 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while the Pirates rank 202nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
  • Hampton ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Longwood ranks 75th (5.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 6.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average).