The Hampton Pirates (10-11, 5-3 BigSou) will be at the Millis Center to clash with the High Point Panthers (6-16, 3-6 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Hampton Pirates vs. High Point Panthers ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Panthers defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels 62-57, while the Pirates beat the Presbyterian Blue Hose 87-81.
Hampton dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.475 (above their season average of 0.283) and a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 15.4). Presbyterian was 0.209 and 14.5, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, High Point’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Campbell. The Panthers had a rate of 38.7 (above their season average of 33.7), while the Fighting Camels posted a mark of 30.6. High Point received a boost from John-Michael Wright, who recorded 30 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Jermaine Marrow was a key piece for Hampton with 31 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent game, High Point won 86-81. High Point made good use of their 38 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 31 of them (81.6 percent). Hampton, on the other hand, was 19-22 (86.4 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
High Point could dominate the offensive glass in this showdown. The Panthers currently rank 32nd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while Hampton ranks 325th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.5 percent). It will also be a matchup of contrasting styles as the up-and-down Pirates rank 38th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Panthers rank 266th.
Hampton Pirates at High Point Panthers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – High Point, ATS Winner – High Point, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- High Point ranks 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Hampton ranks 242nd (38.1).
- The Pirates rank 178th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while the Panthers rank 272nd (25.7).
- The Pirates rank 44th in assists per game (15.0) while the Panthers rank 246th in assists allowed per game (16.0).
- Hampton ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while High Point ranks 125th (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
- The Pirates have outscored opponents by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Hampton has lost by an average of 1.4 points.
