The Campbell Fighting Camels (11-12, 2-9 BigSou) and the Presbyterian Blue Hose (9-15, 6-5 BigSou) square off at John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. The Fighting Camels will try to snap their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Betting Odds
In their last game, the Fighting Camels were beaten by the Winthrop Eagles, 62-53, while the Blue Hose were victorious over the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 65-61.
Presbyterian dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.229) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 (above their season average of 27.2). Gardner-Webb recorded marks of 0.218 and 26.3, respectively, for those same stats. Campbell, meanwhile, held Winthrop to an effective field goal percentage of 0.398 (below their season average of 0.537). Cory Gensler put together a good outing for Campbell with 11 points and six rebounds. Presbyterian, meanwhile, rallied around Chris Martin, who contributed 25 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Zeb Graham led the Blue Hose to an 85-79 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points. The Blue Hose’s 26.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Fighting Camels, who had a mark of 14.3.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Campbell should have a significant edge. The sweet-shooting Fighting Camels offense ranks 78th in the country in that metric at 0.521, while the Presbyterian defense is ranked 292nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.518). Also, the Blue Hose rank 329th in turnover percentage (22.3 percent), while the Fighting Camels rank 34th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.9 percent).
Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Presbyterian, ATS Winner – Presbyterian, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Campbell ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Presbyterian ranks 243rd (24.9).
- The Fighting Camels rank ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Blue Hose rank 109th (3.4).
- Presbyterian ranks 199th in rebounds per game (34.5) while Campbell ranks 290th (30.3).
- The Fighting Camels average 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 42nd in the NCAA. The Blue Hose rank 167th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- Campbell ranks 31st in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Presbyterian ranks 153rd (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blue Hose’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 5.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Fighting Camels have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (11.6 above their season average).
