Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. High Point Panthers Betting Prediction 01/10/19

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The Presbyterian Blue Hose (9-7, 1-0 BigSou) will be at the Millis Center to square off with the High Point Panthers (8-7, 1-0 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. High Point Panthers ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Panthers fell to the William & Mary Tribe, 79-69, while the Blue Hose were defeated by the Charleston Cougars, 85-73.

Presbyterian had a better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.457) while High Point had a better turnover percentage (16.0 vs. 18.7). Brandonn Kamga had a good game for High Point, recording 24 points, six rebounds and five steals. Presbyterian, meanwhile, received a boost from Francois Lewis, who contributed 21 points.

This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last matchup, the Blue Hose won 69-62. Presbyterian’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over High Point. The Blue Hose had a rate of 0.570 while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.480. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Presbyterian should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Blue Hose currently rank 50th in offensive efficiency, while High Point ranks 231st in defensive efficiency.

Presbyterian vs. High Point Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Presbyterian ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while High Point ranks 264th (17.2).
  • The Blue Hose are 10th in the country with 4.7 steals allowed per game while the Panthers are 20th with 4.9 steals allowed per game.
  • The Panthers rank 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while the Blue Hose rank 169th (36.3).
  • Presbyterian averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 65th in the nation. High Point ranks 125th in assists allowed per game (13.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Blue Hose have scored an average of 83.8 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
  • The Panthers have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, High Point has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.