High Point Panthers vs Radford Highlanders Matchup

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

Radford vs High Point Prediction

Planning on watching today's Highlanders and Panthers game? Catch the action at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPNU. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and High Point is favored by -7.5 to win at home against Radford.

Radford vs. High Point Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Radford Highlanders at High Point Panthers
Where: High Point at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena
Date: Thursday, January 2nd
Betting Odds HPNT -7.5, RADF +240 | HPNT -314 O/U 146.5

Highlanders Preview: Will Radford Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Radford's season record dropped to 8-5 after a 74-48 loss to South Carolina on Sunday. The Highlanders, who were +13.5 point underdogs, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 122 fell short of the O/U line of 136.5.

Radford led 36-30 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 12 points while allowing 44. This collapse was a key factor in the loss.

Highlanders Offense Breakdown

Radford's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 48 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, with a dismal 16.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 2 of 12 attempts.

Jamarii Thomas led the way with 18 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes, while Collin Murray-Boyles added 15 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% overall. TJ NeSmith contributed 14 points in 20 minutes, hitting 62.5% of his shots.

Highlanders Team Defense

Radford's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 11 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Radford's opponents went 9/30, shooting 30%. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they hit 25 free throws, a 92% success rate. Radford allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Panthers Preview: Can The Panthers Secure a Home Victory?

High Point fell to 10-3 on the season after a 77-74 home loss to Norfolk State on Sunday. The Panthers were -9 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 39-34 at halftime, High Point scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game ended at 151, going over the O/U line of 145.5.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

High Point's offense put up 74 points in their last game, despite shooting just 34.5% from the field. They were especially cold inside, hitting only 21.1% of their two-point attempts, but found success from beyond the arc, connecting on 41.7% of their threes (15/36).

Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 33 points and 6 assists, shooting 61.9% overall. Chase Johnston added 24 points, hitting 8 threes at a 61.5% clip. Kimani Hamilton contributed 18 points and 15 rebounds, while the Panthers grabbed 20 offensive boards as a team.

Panthers Team Defense

Despite High Point's defense holding their opponent to just 34% shooting, the Panthers still allowed 77 points. They were effective inside, limiting their opponent to 21% shooting on two-point attempts (4/19).

However, High Point struggled to defend the three-point line, where their opponent hit 15 of 36 attempts, good for 41%. The Panthers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they made 21 free throws (63%).

Highlanders vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Radford has averaged 65 points per game while allowing 74. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-1-1.
In their last ten games at home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 78 points per game in these contests.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Highlanders have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Panthers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.