It will be a battle between two tremendous defenses when the Radford Highlanders (7-7, 2-0 BigSou) meet the Campbell Fighting Camels (10-5, 1-2 BigSou) at Dedmon Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Campbell Fighting Camels vs. Radford Highlanders Betting Odds
Both teams edged out their last opponent. The Highlanders defeated the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 67-64, while the Fighting Camels beat the UNC Asheville Bulldogs 64-62.
Campbell’s 0.615 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over UNC Asheville, who had a rate of 0.440. The Fighting Camels’ mark was above their season average of 0.518, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.538. Radford, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.212 (above their season average of 0.190) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.538 (above their season average of 0.519). For those same stats, Gardner-Webb had marks of 0.082 and 0.484, respectively. Travis Fields, Jr. had a solid performance for Radford, finishing with 16 points. Meanwhile, Campbell was led by Jordan Whitfield, who finished with 16 points and five assists.
The Fighting Camels dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent matchup, Campbell won 64-62. One of Campbell’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 17-18 (94.4 percent), while the Highlanders were 11-13 (84.6 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball protection could play a significant role in this meeting. Radford commits the 35th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of Campbell forces the 16th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 25.0 percent).
Campbell vs. Radford Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Campbell, ATS Winner – Campbell, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Campbell ranks 37th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Radford ranks 191st (23.6).
- The Fighting Camels rank eighth in assists allowed per game (9.0) while the Highlanders rank 95th (12.0).
- Campbell ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Radford ranks 75th (3.1).
- The Fighting Camels rank 29th in steals per game (8.7) while the Highlanders rank 162nd (5.9).
- Radford ranks 148th in rebounds per game (35.6) while Campbell ranks 265th (30.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Highlanders have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (8.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
- The Fighting Camels have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Campbell has defeated opponents by an average of 5.3 points.
