The Winthrop Eagles (9-5, 1-0 BigSou) will be at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center to go head-to-head with the Campbell Fighting Camels (8-7, 1-0 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Winthrop Eagles vs. Campbell Fighting Camels ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Fighting Camels beat the UNCW Seahawks, 97-93, while the Eagles fell to the Vanderbilt Commodores, 92-79.
Campbell’s 7.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over UNCW, who had a mark of 19.4. Winthrop, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.2 vs. 15.2). Campbell rallied around Chris Clemons, who contributed 44 points, eight rebounds and five steals. Nych Smith, meanwhile had a good outing for Winthrop, putting up 21 points and five rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Eagles won the last matchup 75-64. Winthrop’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Campbell. The Eagles had a rate of 0.580 while the Fighting Camels posted a mark of 0.458. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
The Eagles’ Josh Ferguson has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Clemons has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Fighting Camels.
Campbell should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Campbell ranks 58th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Winthrop forces the 79th-fewest turnovers (17.7 percent).
Winthrop Eagles at Campbell Fighting Camels ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Campbell, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Campbell ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (29.2) while Winthrop ranks 228th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
- The Eagles average 16.9 assists per game, which ranks 29th in the nation. The Fighting Camels rank 122nd in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- Campbell ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Winthrop ranks 92nd (3.4).
- The Eagles rank 19th in rebounds per game (41.4) while the Fighting Camels rank 224th (33.7).
- Campbell ranks 33rd in steals per game (8.3) while Winthrop ranks 166th (5.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 91.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 87.2 points per game (8.2 above their season average).
- The Fighting Camels have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Campbell has defeated opponents by an average of 6.8 points.
