The Hampton Pirates (9-10, 4-2 BigSou) will be at the Dedmon Center to go head-to-head against the Radford Highlanders (10-9, 5-2 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Hampton Pirates vs. Radford Highlanders Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Highlanders fell to the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 80-67, while the Pirates were victorious over the Campbell Fighting Camels, 83-74.
Hampton played a perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.423 (above their season average of 0.279) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.7 (above their season average of 28.4). Campbell was 0.172 and 28.1, respectively, for those same stats. Radford, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 30.3). Carlik Jones played well for Radford, putting up 18 points, six rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Hampton was lifted by Jermaine Marrow, who had 37 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Pirates won the last contest 74-71. Making free throws was one of Hampton’s largest strengths. They were 18-20 (90.0 percent), while the Highlanders were 14-19 (73.7 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Radford should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Radford ranks 34th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while Hampton forces the 50th-fewest turnovers (17.5 percent). It will also be a battle of conflicting styles as the fast-paced Pirates rank 43rd in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Highlanders rank 344th.
Hampton at Radford Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Hampton, ATS Winner – Hampton, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Radford ranks 96th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while Hampton ranks 228th (38.2).
- The Highlanders rank 142nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Pirates rank 266th (17.8).
- Radford ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (4.4) while Hampton ranks 78th (6.1).
- The Pirates rank 38th in assists per game (15.5) while the Highlanders rank 166th (12.5).
- Hampton ranks 43rd in blocks per game (4.5) while Radford ranks 167th (2.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
- The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 4.7 for the season.
