The High Point Panthers (13-3, 1-0 Big South) take a five-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Longwood Lancers (9-7, 1-0 Big South), who have won three straight. The Panthers are huge favorites (-16.5) in the contest, which starts at 2 p.m. ET (on ESPN+) on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The matchup’s over/under is 160.5.
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High Point Cover -16.5 vs Longwood -111
High Point vs. Longwood betting lines
- High Point moneyline odds to win: -1887
- Longwood moneyline odds to win: +984
- Spread: High Point (-16.5)
- Total: 160.5
High Point statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread last season, High Point played better when playing at home, covering nine times in 16 home games, and five times in 10 road games.
- In terms of point totals, the Panthers hit the over less consistently at home last year, as they went over the total five times in 16 opportunities (31.2%). In away games, they hit the over eight times in 10 opportunities (80%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, High Point took 13 of 14 games when playing at home, good for a .929 winning percentage. High Point won seven of 10 games away from home (.700) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Panthers have seen an increase in scoring recently, racking up 95.1 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.3 points more than the 94.8 they’ve scored this season.
- High Point has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, giving up 69.6 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 69.0 it has conceded this year.
- The Panthers’ last 10 contests have seen them make 10.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 40.6% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 9.9 makes and 39.0%.
High Point betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-6-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 16.5+: 4-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-0; As Underdog: 0-0-0)
- O-U-P: 9-4-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 6-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.8 (sixth in nation) | 42.2 (115th) | 33.4 (177th) | 27.8 (47th) | 17.6 (41st) | 9.3 (19th) |
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Longwood statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Longwood has performed better at home (2-3-0) than on the road (1-5-0).
- Lancers games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (four times out of five) than on the road (three of six) this year.
- When moneyline underdogs, the Lancers have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-0) than away (0-4).
Recent trends
- The Lancers have performed worse offensively in their last 10 games, tallying 77.1 points per contest, 0.8 fewer points their than season average of 77.9.
- While Longwood is ceding 72.9 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark in its previous 10 games, allowing 70.1 points per contest.
- The Lancers are sinking 5.6 treys per game with a 29.2% three-point percentage in their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 5.4 and 28.3%.
Longwood betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-10-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 1-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 16.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 0-6-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 7-6-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 1-2; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.4 (137th in nation) | 43.5 (186th) | 33.8 (153rd) | 27.4 (38th) | 13.3 (258th) | 14.1 (345th) |
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