Expect a defensive struggle when the Longwood Lancers (10-5) clash with the Radford Highlanders (8-6) at Dedmon Center. The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Longwood Lancers at Radford Highlanders Betting Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Highlanders defeated the Davis & Elkins Senators 91-57, while the Lancers beat the Randolph College Wildcats 84-56.
Longwood played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.381 and a turnover percentage of 18.2. Randolph College was 0.098 and 28.4, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Radford dominated every facet of their game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.678 and a free throw rate of 0.186. For those same stats, Davis & Elkins put up marks of 0.410 and 0.115, respectively. Ed Polite Jr. was a key piece for Radford with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Longwood received a boost from Jordan Cintron, who put up 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Highlanders dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three contests. In the last contest, Radford won 59-53. One of Radford’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 27 trips to the line, while Longwood went just five times. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Isaiah Walton has been playing at a high level recently for Longwood, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Radford could have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this matchup. The Highlanders rank 271st in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.154, while Longwood ranks 28th in FTA rate allowed (0.174).
Longwood Lancers vs. Radford Highlanders Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Radford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Radford ranks 92nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.4) while Longwood ranks 249th (29.2).
- The Highlanders rank 33rd in steals allowed per game (4.6) while the Lancers rank 77th (6.1).
- Radford ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Longwood ranks 80th (33.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 5.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.4 points per game (5.9 below their season average).
