The Radford Highlanders (13-9, 8-2 BigSou) will be at the Millis Center to go head-to-head with the High Point Panthers (7-16, 4-6 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Radford Highlanders at High Point Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams won a tight one over their last opponent. The Panthers defeated the Hampton Pirates 88-85, while the Highlanders beat the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 77-74.
The Highlanders held the Buccaneers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.0 (below their season average of 24.7) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.513). Meanwhile, High Point dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.355 (above their season average of 0.276) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 33.9). For those same stats, Hampton put up marks of 0.254 and 28.6, respectively. High Point’s Jamal Wright led the way, finishing with 34 points. Carlik Jones, meanwhile was a key piece for Radford with 28 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jones led the Highlanders to a 73-62 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. One of Radford’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 26 free throw attempts, while High Point had 20.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. High Point ranks 255th in possessions per game (67.9) and Radford is 340th (64.7). Ball security should be an advantage for the Highlanders. They rank 31st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent). Conversely, the Panthers force the 92nd-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 18.0 percent).
Radford vs. High Point Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Radford, ATS Winner – Radford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Radford ranks third in steals allowed per game (4.3) while High Point ranks 173rd (7.3).
- The Panthers rank 41st in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Highlanders rank 95th (33.7).
- The Highlanders rank 94th in assists allowed per game (11.9) while the Panthers rank 242nd (16.0).
- Radford averages 22.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 151st in the nation. High Point ranks 255th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (8.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
- The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 4.9 for the season.
