Hampton Pirates at High Point Panthers ATS Prediction 02/02/19

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A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the High Point Panthers (11-10, 4-3 BigSou) when they welcome the Hampton Pirates (10-10, 5-2 BigSou) to Millis Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.

Hampton Pirates vs. High Point Panthers ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Panthers lost a tough one against the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 69-67, while the Pirates defeated the Longwood Lancers, 96-83.

Hampton played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.273) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.2 (above their season average of 29.0). Longwood had marks of 0.169 and 17.6, respectively, for those same stats. High Point, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.3 (above their season average of 33.7). High Point’s Brandonn Kamga had a good outing, recording 12 points and 10 rebounds. Trevond Barnes, meanwhile was a key piece for Hampton with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for High Point in this matchup. The Panthers are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 42nd in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.1 percent. Meanwhile, Hampton ranks 150th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 72.4 percent. It will also be a showdown of conflicting tempos as the up-and-down Pirates rank 20th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Panthers rank 327th.

Hampton at High Point ATS Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • High Point ranks 29th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Hampton ranks 267th (39.2).
  • The Pirates rank 80th in assists per game (14.6) while the Panthers rank 104th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
  • High Point allows the 27th-fewest steals per game (5.2) while Hampton ranks 43rd (5.5).
  • The Pirates rank 112th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while the Panthers rank 273rd (18.0).
  • Hampton ranks 90th in blocks per game (3.5) while High Point ranks 130th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Panthers have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. For the season, High Point has defeated opponents by an average of 0.9 points.
  • During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average).