The Longwood Lancers (15-16, 5-11 BigSou) go head-to-head with the Hampton Pirates (14-15, 9-7 BigSou) in the Big South Conference Tourney at Hampton Convocation Center. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Longwood Lancers vs. Hampton Pirates ATS Odds
In their last game, the Pirates dismantled the USC Upstate Spartans, 92-71, while the Lancers were blown out by the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 66-47.
Hampton played a perfect contest. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.5 (below their season average of 28.5) and a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 12.9). USC Upstate was 15.8 and 17.3, respectively, for those same stats. Longwood, on the other hand, forced Gardner-Webb into a turnover percentage of 19.0 (above their season average of 15.0). Hampton received a boost from Jermaine Marrow, who contributed 30 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Jaylon Wilson had a good outing for Longwood, recording 16 points.
It will be a matchup of opposite styles as the fast-paced Pirates will look to push the more half-court-oriented Lancers. The Pirates currently rank 19th in possessions per game while the Lancers are 191st.
Longwood Lancers at Hampton Pirates Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Hampton, ATS Winner – Hampton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Hampton ranks 78th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Longwood ranks 284th in three pointers allowed per game (28.3).
- The Pirates rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Lancers rank 73rd (5.8).
- Hampton averages 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 85th in the nation. Longwood ranks 105th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Lancers rank 122nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while the Pirates rank 264th (38.5).
- Hampton ranks 96th in assists per game (14.2) while Longwood ranks 228th (11.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
- The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 5.4 for the season.