Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Hampton Pirates Betting Prediction 02/01/20

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The Presbyterian Blue Hose (8-14, 5-4 BigSou) will be at the Hampton Convocation Center to take on the Hampton Pirates (9-11, 4-3 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Hampton Pirates Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Pirates lost to the Radford Highlanders, 83-79, while the Blue Hose lost a winnable game to the USC Upstate Spartans, 77-74.

Presbyterian had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.7 (above their season average of 26.3) while Hampton had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 28.9). Ben Stanley played well for Hampton, putting up 23 points and seven rebounds. Cory Hightower played a key role for Presbyterian with 19 points and seven rebounds.

The Blue Hose won the lone game between these two teams last season, 85-70. Presbyterian’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Hampton. The Blue Hose had a rate of 0.283, while the Pirates posted a mark of 0.148. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

This contest should be a matchup of conflicting paces. Hampton has preferred to play fast (45th in possessions per game), while Presbyterian has been slower-paced (282nd in possessions per game).

Presbyterian vs. Hampton ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Hampton, ATS Winner – Hampton, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Hampton ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.5) while Presbyterian ranks 186th (2.1).
  • The Pirates rank 159th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4) while the Blue Hose rank 247th (25.4).
  • The Blue Hose rank 101st in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while the Pirates rank 247th (38.0).
  • Hampton ranks 49th in assists per game (15.0) while Presbyterian ranks 185th (12.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (5.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
  • The Blue Hose’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 5.9 for the season.