The Citadel Bulldogs (4-2) will be at home in McAlister Field House when they clash against the High Point Panthers (3-3). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
High Point Panthers at Citadel Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams won a close one over their last opponent. The Bulldogs defeated the South Florida Bulls 84-81, while the Panthers beat the East Carolina Pirates 55-52.
High Point dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a superb offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 31.6) and a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 19.0). For those same stats, East Carolina was 16.0 and 20.9, respectively. Citadel, on the other hand, launched 36 three pointers, making 16 of them (44.4 percent). They also held South Florida to 7-26 (26.9 percent). Citadel received a boost from Lew Stallworth, who finished with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists. Jahaad Proctor, meanwhile had a solid performance for High Point, putting up 20 points.
The Bulldogs won the lone game between these two teams last season, 79-77. Citadel’s 0.234 free throw rate was their biggest strength over High Point, who had a mark of 0.185.
It will be a matchup of conflicting styles as the fast-paced Bulldogs will look to push the more grind-it-out Panthers. Dating back to last season, the Bulldogs rank second in possessions per game while the Panthers are 332nd.
High Point Panthers vs. Citadel Bulldogs Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Citadel, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Citadel ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (35.7) while High Point ranks 333rd (15.3).
- The Panthers average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 50th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 273rd in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- Citadel ranks 157th in blocks per game (3.3) while High Point ranks 244th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- The Panthers rank 29th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Bulldogs rank 309th (19.0).
- High Point ranks 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Citadel ranks 323rd (43.2).
