High Point Panthers vs. Hampton Pirates ATS Prediction 02/16/19

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The High Point Panthers (13-12, 6-5 BigSou) will be at the Hampton Convocation Center to go head-to-head with the Hampton Pirates (10-14, 5-6 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

High Point Panthers vs. Hampton Pirates ATS Odds

Both teams lost a tough one in their last contest. The Pirates fell to the Campbell Fighting Camels, 87-84, while the Panthers were defeated by the Longwood Lancers, 62-59.

High Point did a fantastic job of making free throws (17-20; 85.0 percent) while Hampton held Campbell to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 24.8). Hampton rallied around Kalin Fisher, who had 34 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Ricky Madison played a pivotal role for High Point with 16 points and nine rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Kamga led the Panthers to an 85-69 win. He produced 16 points and seven rebounds. High Point’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Hampton. The Panthers had a rate of 0.222, while the Pirates posted a mark of 0.123.

Opposite tempos will be on display in this battle. Hampton has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (18th in possessions per game), while High Point has been slower-paced (331st in possessions per game).

High Point Panthers vs. Hampton Pirates Odds Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Hampton, ATS Winner – Hampton, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • High Point ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Hampton ranks 268th (39.3).
  • The Pirates are 25th in the country with 5.1 steals allowed per game while the Panthers are 34th with 5.3 steals allowed per game.
  • High Point averages 12.4 assists per game, which ranks 190th in the nation. Hampton ranks 193rd in assists allowed per game (14.5).
  • The Pirates average 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 73rd in the country. The Panthers rank 284th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
  • Hampton ranks 101st in blocks per game (3.5) while High Point ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
  • The Pirates have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Hampton has defeated opponents by an average of 4.3 points.