The Radford Highlanders (19-8, 11-2 BigSou) close out their home schedule at Dedmon Center against the Hampton Pirates (11-15, 6-7 BigSou). The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Hampton Pirates vs. Radford Highlanders ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Highlanders beat the Winthrop Eagles 87-81, while the Pirates had no trouble getting past the Longwood Lancers 86-66.
The Pirates had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 28.6) and had a turnover percentage of 7.3 (better than their season average of 13.4). Meanwhile, Radford dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (above their season average of 29.6) and a turnover percentage of 15.0 (worse than their season average of 14.8). For those same stats, Winthrop was 25.0 and 16.8, respectively. Radford was lifted by Carlik Jones, who recorded 16 points and eight assists. Jermaine Marrow, meanwhile played a key role for Hampton with 24 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Travis Fields Jr. led the Highlanders to a 101-98 win. He scored a game-high 33 points. Radford had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.1 vs. 20.6). Hampton, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (7.3 vs. 15.3).
The Pirates’ Kalin Fisher has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 25 points,2.2 steals per game. Meanwhile, Jones has averaged 19 points,7.0 rebounds,6.6 assists,2.4 steals during that same time frame for the Highlanders.
Radford should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Radford ranks 58th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Hampton forces the 84th-fewest turnovers (17.7 percent). Conflicting paces will be on display in this matchup. The up-and-down Pirates rank 17th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Highlanders rank 283rd.
Hampton Pirates at Radford Highlanders Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Radford, ATS Winner – Radford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Radford ranks 36th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Hampton ranks 281st (39.0).
- The Highlanders allow the seventh-fewest steals per game (4.6) while the Pirates rank 14th (4.8).
- Radford ranks 138th in blocks per game (3.0) while Hampton ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Pirates average 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. The Highlanders rank 241st in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
- Radford averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. Hampton ranks 200th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 6.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 88.0 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 88.2 points per game (11.0 above their season average).
