The winless High Point Panthers (0-3) head to Curb Event Center to go head-to-head against the Belmont Bruins (2-1). Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
High Point Panthers at Belmont Bruins Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bruins beat the Boston College Eagles, 100-85, while the Panthers got blown out by the Boston College Eagles, 59-33.
Belmont played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 and a free throw rate of 0.306. Boston College had marks of 11.1 and 0.186, respectively, for those same stats. High Point, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.7 vs. 27.3). Adam Kunkel had a good game for Belmont with 35 points. Meanwhile, High Point rallied around Denny Slay, who had 10 points.
Opposite tempos will be on display in this battle. Belmont ranks 22nd in possessions per game (74.0) while High Point is 320th (65.8) dating back to the 2018-19 season. Furthermore, the Panthers have been among the nation’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 42nd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent). The Bruins, meanwhile, rank 29th at securing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.7 percent.
High Point Panthers at Belmont Bruins Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Belmont averages 28.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 14th in the nation. High Point ranks 307th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
- The Bruins rank 108th in steals per game (6.7) while the Panthers rank 234th (5.4).
- Belmont ranks 105th in blocks per game (3.8) while High Point ranks 217th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Bruins rank first in assists per game (19.6) while the Panthers rank 207th (12.6).
- High Point ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Belmont ranks 176th (35.1).
