Presbyterian vs Longwood Prediction 1-2-25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Presbyterian vs Longwood Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 2nd, at the Templeton Physical Education Center. Let’s take a look at Longwood Lancers vs Presbyterian Blue Hose Pick. 

Longwood Look to Bounce Back

Longwood in the last game faced off against SMU and they scored 82 points but the defense gave up 98 points which led to the defeat. Longwood shot 47.2 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from behind the three-point line. Elijah Tucker put up 20 points and six rebounds. Colby Garland also really impressed putting up 19 points and 11 assists and two rebounds. Two games ago against NC Central. Longwood scored 82 points and they ended up winning by 15 points. The defense was what really let them down in the last game and the defense is going to need to be a whole lot better. 

Longwood on the season is averaging 79.1 points while their defense is giving up 68.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 99th in the league while the defense is ranked 115th. They are averaging 18.8 free throw attempts per game and getting to the line is also going to be a key here. Michael Christmas has been the top player for Longwood averaging 11.5 points while shooting 40.6 percent from the field and 32.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Longwood Will Beat Presbyterian

• Longwood has won each of its last five games against Presbyterian.
• Presbyterian has lost 13 of its last 15 day games against Conference opponents.
• Longwood has won the first half in each of its last five games against Presbyterian.

Can Presbyterian’s Offense Get Going?

Presbyterian is going to look for their offense to bounce back here after their last game against South Carolina. The Blue Hose scored only 59 points and they ended up losing by ten points. At halftime, they were up 32-24, but in the second half they were outscored 45-27 and that led to the defeat. Presbyterian actually shot 47 percent from the field and 50 percent from deep, but free-throw shooting hurt them. They made only 12 free throws while they allowed South Carolina to shoot 30. They actually shot a better percentage from the free-throw line but didn’t shoot enough of them. Guard Kory Mincy was the top player putting up 27 points, four rebounds, and four assists. 

The Blue Hose are averaging 78.1 points while their defense is giving up 69.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 124th while the defense is ranked 133th. As a team, they are shooting 48.2 percent from the field which is 63rd in college basketball. Kory Mincy has been the top player averaging 15.7 points while shooting 32.8 percent from the field. 

Presbyterian vs Longwood Prediction

The stats for this team are actually very similar the one difference is the ability to win games. Longwood has an 11-4 record while Presbyterian only has a 7-8 record. That being said, this Presbyterian team has been a little overvalued, and they are going to struggle here. This Longoowd offense is averaging 78.1 points and they have the offense to get the job done here. Look for the Lancers to have no issue running up the score, and they will get the job done. Back Longwood against the spread.