Radford Highlanders vs. Longwood Lancers ATS Prediction 01/30/20

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The Radford Highlanders (11-9, 6-2 BigSou) will be at Willett Hall to go head-to-head with the Longwood Lancers (7-14, 2-6 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Radford Highlanders at Longwood Lancers Betting Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Lancers defeated the High Point Panthers 72-62, while the Highlanders beat the Hampton Pirates 83-79.

The Highlanders had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 7.7 (better than their season average of 14.2) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.556 (above their season average of 0.509). The Lancers, on the other hand, knocked down 23 of their 27 free throws (85.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.544 (above their season average of 0.476). Longwood rallied around Juan Munoz, who put up 27 points and five rebounds. Carlik Jones played a pivotal role for Radford with 33 points and 10 assists.

The Highlanders dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent game, Radford won 72-59. The Highlanders’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Lancers. Radford had a rate of 14.8, while Longwood posted a mark of 24.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The physical Longwood offense could be living from the charity stripe in this matchup. The Lancers rank 70th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.260, while Radford ranks 242nd in FTA rate allowed (0.238).

Radford Highlanders at Longwood Lancers Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Longwood, ATS Winner – Longwood, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Longwood ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Radford ranks 199th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
  • The Highlanders rank 151st in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Lancers rank 195th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
  • The Highlanders rank fourth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Lancers rank 113th (6.5).
  • Radford ranks 165th in assists per game (12.7) while Longwood ranks 248th (10.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
  • The Lancers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.0, up from 2.0 for the season.