Longwood Lancers vs Milwaukee Panthers Matchup

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

Milwaukee vs Longwood Prediction

Betting on today's Panthers and Lancers game? Catch the action at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA, as the Lancers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Longwood is favored by -4.5 against Milwaukee in a non-conference matchup.

Milwaukee vs. Longwood Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Milwaukee Panthers at Longwood Lancers
Where: Farmville at Joan Perry Brock Center
Date: Wednesday, November 13th
Betting Odds LONGWD -4.5, WBD +158 | LONGWD -194 O/U 155.5

Panthers Preview: Does Milwaukee Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Milwaukee Panthers Recent Game/Games

Milwaukee dropped their season opener on Thursday, losing 87-68 to Northern Iowa on the road. The Panthers entered the game as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, just under the O/U line of 156.5.

Milwaukee trailed 45-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 42. They’ll look to tighten up defensively and find more offensive rhythm as the season progresses.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Milwaukee struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.1% from the field and 41.9% in effective field goal percentage. They connected on 35.3% of their threes, hitting 6 of 17 attempts, while going 16 of 22 from the free-throw line, good for 72.7%.

Despite their shooting woes, the Panthers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists. Tytan Anderson led the way with 19 points, shooting 75% overall and 80% from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes. Trey Campbell also had a strong performance, knocking down 4 of 6 threes and finishing with 16 points and 7 rebounds.

Panthers Team Defense

Milwaukee's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 60% shooting from the field. The opposing team shot 69% on two-pointers, hitting 20 of 29 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Milwaukee allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws.

Lancers Preview: Will the Lancers Come Through as Home Favorites?

Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games

Longwood picked up an 84-66 win over Morgan State on Saturday, November 9th, at home. The Lancers, who were -10 favorites, covered the spread in this one.

Leading 36-32 at halftime, Longwood pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bears 48-34. The game’s total points finished just under the O/U line of 151.

Lancers Offense Breakdown

Longwood's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.2%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 72.7% of their two-point attempts, while their three-point shooting was 33.3% (9/27).

At the free-throw line, the Lancers connected on 75.8% of their attempts (25/33). Michael Christmas led the team with 19 points, while Amahrie Simpkins added 17, shooting 87.5% from the field. The team finished with 14 assists and 7 offensive rebounds.

Lancers Team Defense

Longwood's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, the Lancers allowed 16 of 22 shooting, a 72% success rate.

From three-point range, Longwood's defense gave up 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25, shooting 75%.

Panthers vs Lancers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Panthers last three road games, the team averaged 75 points per game while allowing 81. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
Across the Lancers last ten home games, the team averaged 73 points per game while allowing 76. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 4-6 straight-up.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Lancers have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.