The High Point Panthers (16-4, 4-1 Big South) are heavily favored (by 16.5 points) to extend a seven-game home win streak when they host the South Carolina Upstate Spartans (9-10, 1-3 Big South) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points.
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High Point Cover -16.5 vs South Carolina Upstate -112
High Point vs. South Carolina Upstate betting lines
- High Point moneyline odds to win: -2174
- South Carolina Upstate moneyline odds to win: +1054
- Spread: High Point (-16.5)
- Total: 152.5
High Point statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- High Point has done a better job covering the spread in home games (5-4-0) than it has in road tilts (1-3-0).
- When it comes to point totals, the Panthers hit the over less often at home, as they’ve gone over the total four times in nine opportunities this season (44.4%). In away games, they have hit the over three times in four opportunities (75%).
- In home games, High Point has won more often as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 8-1 (.889). In away games, it is 2-2 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Panthers have been putting up 93.7 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly higher than the 93.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- High Point’s defense has been tough lately, as the team has allowed 67.5 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 69.7 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Panthers are trending up from deep during their last 10 outings, making 9.9 threes per game and shooting 37.8% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 9.4 makes and 37.2% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
High Point betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-9-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 16.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 8-9-0; As Underdog: 0-0-0)
- O-U-P: 11-6-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-4 (Home: 8-1; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.2 (12th in nation) | 42.6 (124th) | 33.7 (127th) | 28.7 (64th) | 17.4 (36th) | 9.3 (22nd) |
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South Carolina Upstate statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, South Carolina Upstate has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 3-3-0 record) than on the road (.600, 6-4-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Spartans games have finished over more frequently at home (three of six, 50%) than away (four of 10, 40%).
- The Spartans, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than on the road (2-7) this year.
Recent trends
- The Spartans have performed worse offensively in their past 10 games, averaging 74.8 points per contest, 2.1 fewer points their than season average of 76.9.
- While South Carolina Upstate is giving up 72.2 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 74.8 points per contest.
- The Spartans are sinking 6.8 three-pointers per game over their previous 10 games, which is 0.6 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.4). That said, they have a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (34.5%) compared to their season average from three-point land (34.2%).
South Carolina Upstate betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 16.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 3-3-0; As Underdog: 6-4-0)
- O-U-P: 7-9-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 3-2; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 (204th in nation) | 41.7 (73rd) | 34.4 (98th) | 34.8 (337th) | 12.8 (275th) | 11.4 (185th) |
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