Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the High Point Panthers (0-4) head to Saint Louis to play the Billikens (3-1). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
High Point Panthers vs. Saint Louis Billikens ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Billikens fell to the 12th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates, 83-66, while the Panthers were blown out by the Belmont Bruins, 90-51.
High Point had a better free throw rate (0.138 vs. 0.099) while Saint Louis had a free throw rate of 0.434 (above their season average of 0.196). Hasahn French fueled Saint Louis with 14 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. John-Michael Wright had a good outing for High Point, contributing 11 points.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Saint Louis ranks 296th in possessions per game (66.7) and High Point is 312th (66.1) since the 2018-19 season. Additionally, the 288th-ranked offense of the Panthers (offensive efficiency of 100.1) will face a tough challenge against the 45th-ranked defense of the Billikens (defensive efficiency of 96.6).
High Point Panthers at Saint Louis Billikens Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Saint Louis, ATS Winner – Saint Louis, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Saint Louis ranks 89th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while High Point ranks 315th (26.9).
- The Billikens rank 17th in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Panthers rank 66th (37.7).
- The Billikens rank 62nd in steals per game (7.3) while the Panthers rank 234th (5.4).
- Saint Louis ranks 69th in blocks per game (4.1) while High Point ranks 222nd in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
