Hampton Pirates vs. Winthrop Eagles Free Prediction 02/09/19

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It will be a contest between two phenomenal offenses when the Winthrop Eagles (15-8, 7-3 BigSou) take on the Hampton Pirates (10-12, 5-4 BigSou) at Winthrop Coliseum. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Hampton Pirates vs. Winthrop Eagles Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Eagles were victorious over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 76-72, while the Pirates lost a winnable game to the Radford Highlanders, 101-98.

The Eagles, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.564, had a superb mark of 0.579 and held the Buccaneers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 34.4). Hampton, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 7.3 (better than their season average of 14.0). Josh Ferguson had a solid outing for Winthrop with 17 points and seven rebounds. Hampton was led by Kalin Fisher, who recorded 22 points and eight assists.

There could be plenty of transition offense in this showdown that features a pair of the NCAA’s more fast-paced teams. Winthrop currently ranks 16th in possessions per game (75.3) and Hampton is 21st (74.8). Ball protection should be an advantage for the Pirates. They rank 19th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent). Conversely, the Eagles force the 40th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.6 percent).

Hampton Pirates vs. Winthrop Eagles Odds Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Winthrop, ATS Winner – Winthrop, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Winthrop averages 40.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. Hampton ranks 277th in rebounds allowed per game (39.4).
  • The Eagles rank 52nd in assists per game (15.3) while the Pirates rank 191st in assists allowed per game (14.3).
  • Winthrop ranks 133rd in blocks per game (2.9) while Hampton ranks 147th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
  • The Eagles rank third in three pointers attempted per game (33.0) while the Pirates rank 212th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
  • Hampton ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Winthrop ranks 194th (7.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 83.0 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
  • The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 7.0 for the season.