Winthrop at High Point odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The High Point Panthers (23-6, 12-2 Big South) welcome the Winthrop Eagles (17-12, 8-6) to Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena Wednesday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Winthrop vs. High Point odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Panthers beat the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 74-59 Saturday, covering as 12.5-point road favorites. High Point has covered 3 of its last 4 games. It is 7-2 straight up over its last 9 and 6-3 against the spread (ATS) in that span. The Panthers are 6-1 ATS in games in which they have won over that span, and they are 18-8-1 ATS on the season.

The Eagles beat the South Carolina Upstate Spartans 83-74 Saturday, but came up short as 10.5-point home favorites. They are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games and are 2-2 outright in that span. For the season, Winthrop is 11-15 ATS. It has struggled over the last few weeks, going just 4-6 straight up. F Kelton Talford leads the Eagles in scoring (14.2 PPG) and rebounds (5.4 (RPG).

In the 1st head-to-head meeting of the season, High Point won as a 1-point underdog 83-81 at Winthrop Jan. 27 with the Over (152) cashing.

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Winthrop at High Point odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Winthrop +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | High Point -430 (bet $430 to win $100)
Against the spread: Winthrop +8.5 (-110) | High Point -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -113 | U: -113)

Winthrop at High Point picks and predictions

Prediction

High Point 82, Winthrop 72

Moneyline

PASS.

High Point (-430) is the better side and is at home. However, it is far too expensive to take outright. Similarly, the Eagles (+320) have struggled over their last 10 games and aren't worth a play as sizable underdogs.

Against the spread

BET HIGH POINT -8.5 (-110).

High Point is a solid 11-8 ATS as a favorite this season, while Winthrop is a lowly 3-5 ATS as an underdog. So, this position for both programs favors the Panthers. They are also the far hotter team at the moment, having covered in 3 of their last 4, while the Eagles have failed to cover in 3 of their last 4.

The Panthers also have consistency on the offensive end with their top player -- G Duke Miles -- shooting 53.6% from the field. They have 3 players scoring at least 15 points per game, while Winthrop doesn't have a single one.

Given the recent and season-long trends, TAKE HIGH POINT -8.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 152.5 (-113).

If there's one thing both teams have liked to do this season, it is score. Winthrop is 14-12 O/U on the season while going 3-1 O/U in its last 4 games, scoring at least 83 in 2 of its last 3.

High Point has gone Over in 16 of 27 games. It has gone Over in 5 of its last 8, notching at least 80 in 3 of its last 5 as well. Both teams like to push the pace and have efficient scoring.

BACK OVER 152.5 (-113).

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