American Eagles vs High Point Panthers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our American vs High Point NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in High Point.

American vs High Point Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Panthers at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with High Point being favored by -15.5 over American.

American vs. High Point Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: American Eagles at High Point Panthers
Where: High Point at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena
Date: Monday, November 18th
Betting Odds HPNT -15.5, AMERCN +976 | HPNT -1983 O/U 138.5

Eagles Preview: Can American Secure a Road Victory?

American Eagles Recent Game/Games

The Eagles faced a tough challenge against the Tar Heels on Friday, November 15th, losing 107-55 on the road. Entering the game as +25 point underdogs, American not only lost but failed to cover the spread.

After a competitive first half, where they trailed 43-34, the Eagles struggled in the second half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 64. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 150.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

American's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.1% from the field and 22.6% from three-point range, finishing with 55 points. They managed only 6 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, though they did hit 90.9% of their free throws.

Jalen Washington and Elliot Cadeau each scored 18 points, with Washington going 6-for-6 from the field. Cadeau added 8 assists, and Matt Rogers contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds.

Eagles Team Defense

American's defense struggled, giving up 107 points on 59% shooting. They allowed 29/39 (74%) from two-point range.

From beyond the arc, the Eagles gave up 7 threes on 22 attempts (31%). They also sent the other team to the line 34 times, where they hit 28 free throws (82%).

Panthers Preview: Can the Panthers Lock in a Home Win?

High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games

The Panthers edged out a 68-65 win over UAB on Friday, November 15th. High Point, playing at home, was favored by 3.5 points but didn’t cover the spread.

After leading 26-25 at halftime, the Panthers scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points were 133, falling short of the 158.5 O/U line.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

High Point's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 25% from three-point range, finishing with 68 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.2%, and they managed 13 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.

D'Maurian Williams and Efrem Johnson both shot 53.8%, with Williams hitting 3 of 4 threes and Johnson connecting on 5 of 9 from deep. Kimani Hamilton added 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 15 rebounds to go with his 17 points.

Panthers Team Defense

High Point's defense held their opponent to 65 points, allowing them to shoot 37% from the field with a 45% success rate on two-point attempts (18/40).

From beyond the arc, High Point limited their opponent to 6/24 shooting (25%), while they sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 14 (73%). High Point also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Eagles vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Eagles last five road games, the team averaged 62 points per game while allowing 72. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
When looking at their past three home matchups, High Point has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 77 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Eagles have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Panthers have an overall record of 5-0 while going 1-4 against the spread.