The Radford Highlanders (13-6, 5-0 BigSou) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they clash against the Longwood Lancers (12-8, 2-3 BigSou) at Willett Hall. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Radford Highlanders at Longwood Lancers ATS Prediction
The Highlanders come in on a high note after defeating the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in their last matchup, 71-63. The Highlanders had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 43.3 (above their season average of 28.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.542). Radford was led by Ed Polite Jr., who led the team in scoring with 18 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
The last time the Lancers played, they were beaten by the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 71-64. Presbyterian’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Longwood. The Blue Hose had a rate of 28.2 (above their season average of 25.3), while the Lancers posted a mark of 19.5 (below their season average of 26.3). Longwood’s Lorenzo Phillips put together a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 18 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
Second-chance points could be scarce for Longwood in this matchup. The Lancers currently rank 274th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 percent), while Radford ranks 78th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.3 percent). Furthermore, the elite offense of the Highlanders ranks 59th in effective field goal percentage (0.545), while the Lancers are 54th-best in the NCAA at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.470).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Carlik Jones scored a game-high 24 points in the first matchup, in which the Highlanders defeated the Lancers 71-64. He also recorded seven rebounds and six assists. The Highlanders knocked down 29 of their 38 free throws (76.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (23.3 vs. 16.7).
Radford Highlanders at Langford Lancers ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Radford, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Longwood ranks 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while Radford ranks 182nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
The Highlanders rank 44th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Lancers rank 128th (34.6).
Radford ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Longwood ranks 73rd (5.8).
The Highlanders rank 78th in assists per game (14.8) while the Lancers rank 129th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Radford ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Longwood ranks 88th (3.3).
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The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 6.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (6.7 above their season average).
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