The Citadel Bulldogs (9-2) welcome the Longwood Lancers (9-5) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against tremendous defense. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Longwood Lancers vs. Citadel Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The last time the Lancers played, they dismantled the Randolph College Wildcats, 84-56. The Lancers had a much better free throw rate (0.381 vs. 0.098) and had a much better turnover percentage (18.2 vs. 28.4). Longwood received a boost from Jordan Cintron, who recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bulldogs lost big to the No. 22 Clemson Tigers in their last outing, 100-80. Clemson’s 21.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Citadel, who had a mark of 8.3. Lew Stallworth had a good game for Citadel, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Isaiah Walton (0 points) has been fantastic for the Lancers while Stallworth (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Bulldogs.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Citadel ranks second in offensive efficiency and Longwood is 26th in defensive efficiency.
Longwood at Citadel ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Citadel, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Citadel ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (36.9) while Longwood ranks 240th in three pointers allowed per game (28.1).
The Bulldogs rank seventh in assists per game (19.1) while the Lancers rank 188th (11.6).
Longwood ranks 65th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while Citadel ranks 242nd (41.4).
The Bulldogs rank 38th in steals per game (8.1) while the Lancers rank 79th (7.0).
Citadel averages 4.2 blocks per game, which is ranked 51st in the country. Longwood ranks 60th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
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The Lancers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 5.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 105.0 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.8 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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