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.