Longwood Lancers at Hampton Pirates Betting Prediction 01/11/20

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The Longwood Lancers (6-10, 1-2 BigSou) will be at the Hampton Convocation Center to go head-to-head against the Hampton Pirates (6-9, 1-1 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Longwood Lancers at Hampton Pirates Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Pirates fell to the USC Upstate Spartans, 83-73, while the Lancers won big over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 74-56.

The Lancers, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.480, had a mark of 0.538 and had a free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.233). Hampton, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.429 (above their season average of 0.261). Davion Warren had a good game for Hampton with 12 points and 15 rebounds. Longwood, meanwhile, rallied around Juan Munoz, who recorded 17 points and seven rebounds.

The Pirates dominated this series last year, taking all three contests. In the last contest, Hampton won 77-71. Hampton made good use of their 32 trips to the free throw line, making 30 of them (93.8 percent). Longwood, meanwhile, was just 9-14 (64.3 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The physical Hampton offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Pirates currently rank 52nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.272, while Longwood ranks 212th in FTA rate allowed (0.226).

Longwood Lancers at Hampton Pirates Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Longwood ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Hampton ranks 235th (18.1).
  • The Pirates rank 104th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Lancers rank 198th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
  • The Pirates rank 55th in assists per game (15.1) while the Lancers rank 239th (10.3).
  • Hampton ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.5) while Longwood ranks 194th (1.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Pirates’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 1.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (10.4 above their season average).