Winthrop Eagles vs. Hampton Pirates Free Prediction 02/28/19

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The Winthrop Eagles (18-10, 10-5 BigSou) will bring the regular season to a conclusion on the road when they meet the Hampton Pirates (12-15, 7-7 BigSou) at Hampton Convocation Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019, and will air on ESPNews.

Winthrop Eagles at Hampton Pirates Betting Odds

Both teams edged out their last opponent. The Pirates defeated the Radford Highlanders 74-71, while the Eagles beat the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 80-78.

The Eagles had a better free throw rate (0.176 vs. 0.118) and held the Buccaneers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.400 (below their season average of 0.509). The Pirates, on the other hand, knocked down 18 of their 20 free throws (90.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.509 (above their season average of 0.495). Hampton rallied around Jermaine Marrow, who recorded 26 points. Meanwhile, Bjorn Broman fueled Winthrop with 15 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Josh Ferguson led the Eagles to a 101-91 win. He put up 20 points and eight rebounds. Winthrop was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Eagles made 24 of their 30 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Pirates were just 11-17 (64.7 percent).

There should be plenty of transition offense in this meeting that showcases two of the country’s more fast-paced teams. Hampton currently ranks 18th in possessions per game (74.5) and Winthrop is 12th (75.4).

Winthrop Eagles vs. Hampton Pirates Free Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Hampton, ATS Winner – Hampton, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Winthrop ranks seventh in rebounds per game (41.2) while Hampton ranks 270th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
  • The Eagles rank 46th in assists per game (15.4) while the Pirates rank 194th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
  • The Eagles average 33.3 three pointers per game, which ranks third in the nation. The Pirates rank 214th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
  • Hampton ranks 15th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Winthrop ranks 188th (7.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 4.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 83.0 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.0 points per game (2.8 above their season average).