The Winthrop Eagles and Longwood Lancers meet on Friday in college basketball action at Freedom Hall Civic Center. Here’s a Winthrop vs Longwood prediction. This article will include a Winthrop vs Longwood Pick.
Longwood Lancers Betting Preview
The Longwood Lancers (18-13, 12-16 ATS) experienced their worst period of the season in February. Longwood lost seven of the previous nine games; the Lancers managed to snap a five-game losing skid with a win over Gardner-Webb, but they returned to losing ways against UNC Asheville and Winthrop. Longwood did record a win in the final game of the regular season as it beat SC Upstate on the road. Longwood finished in 5th place in the Big South Standings.
Longwood is averaging 78.2 PPG (80th) and is allowing 73.6 PPG (233rd). The Lancers are getting 34.5 RPG (262nd) and dish out 13.5 APG (228th). Michael Christmas is the team’s top scorer with 12.2 PPG and 4.2 RPG. Colby Garland adds 11.7 PPG, 2.7 RPG, and a team-high 4.3 APG, while Kyrell Luc contributes 10.9 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 3.3 APG, and a team-high 1.8 SPG.
Winthrop Eagles Betting Preview
The Winthrop Eagles (21-10, 15-13 ATS) had their troubles in January when they lost four games, but since then, they won eight out of nine games. Winthrop lost only to High Point during that span and concluded the regular season with victories over Presbyterian, Longwood, and UNC Asheville. The Eagles ended 2nd in the Big South Standings.
Winthrop averages 85.0 PPG (6th) and allows 78.2 PPG (326th). The Eagles are 43rd in rebounds (38.6) and 295th in assists (12.7). Kelton Talford leads the team with 15.8 PPG, a team-high 7.7 RPG, and 1.2 SPG. K.J. Doucet follows him with 14.0 PPG and 5.5 RPG, while Kasen Harrison has 13.4 PPG, 2.3 RPG, a team-high 3.9 AP, and 1.1 SPG.
Why Winthrop will beat Longwood
- Winthrop has won each of its last seven night games against Longwood.
- Longwood has lost four of its last five night games.
- Winthrop has won the first half in five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Longwood’s last 14 Conference Tournament games has produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
- Each of Winthrop’s last 10 Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Winthrop ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (29.0).
- Winthrop ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.6).
- Longwood ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (18.5).
- Longwood ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (25.5).
Winthrop vs Longwood Prediction
These rivals have split the previous ten H2H encounters, but Winthrop was better in two duels this season. Not only did they win both, but the Eagles covered big time, winning by margins of 19 and 16 points, respectively. Winthrop is a better team and in better form, so I am backing the Eagles to win and cover. The spread is not big, which is an opportunity for the winning bet.