The High Point Panthers (3-9) and the Campbell Fighting Camels (8-3) square off at John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. The Panthers look to put an end to their six-game road losing streak, while the Fighting Camels try to prolong their five-game home winning streak. Action starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
High Point Panthers vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Betting Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Fighting Camels defeated the Johnson & Wales (NC) Wildcats 82-59, while the Panthers beat the Belmont Abbey Crusaders 92-66.
High Point played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 54.5 (above their season average of 32.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.580 (above their season average of 0.433). Belmont Abbey had marks of 18.2 and 0.464, respectively, for those same stats. Campbell, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.279 (above their season average of 0.163) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.533 (above their season average of 0.521). Johnson & Wales (NC) was 0.076 and 0.409, respectively, for those same stats. Campbell rallied around LaDarius Knight, who had 15 points and seven rebounds. Curtis Holland III fueled High Point with 25 points.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Fighting Camels won the most recent contest 61-48. Campbell had a much better turnover percentage (5.9 vs. 22.2). High Point, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 21.1). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Campbell currently ranks 258th in possessions per game (69.6) and High Point is 303rd (70.3).
High Point Panthers at Campbell Fighting Camels Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Campbell, ATS Winner – Campbell, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Campbell averages 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 35th in the country. High Point ranks 237th in three pointers allowed per game (27.9).
- The Fighting Camels average 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 60th in the country. The Panthers rank 154th in assists allowed per game (16.9).
- Campbell ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while High Point ranks 94th (8.7).
- The Panthers rank 94th in rebounds per game (34.8) while the Fighting Camels rank 236th (31.0).
- Campbell ranks 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while High Point ranks 115th (4.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (7.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.6 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
- The Fighting Camels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 8.3 for the season.
