The Hampton Pirates host Bethune-Cookman on Monday, looking to build on their 13-15 mark against the 12-17 Wildcats in college hoops action at Hampton Convocation Center.

Hampton will face the 12-17 Wildcats, who own a 1-0 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Pirates are 1-1 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Wildcats are 0-1 favoring the OVER.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 176-ranked Pirates and the No. 275-rated Wildcats in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 64-63 win for the Wildcats on Monday.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Hampton's No. 292-ranked scoring average of 62 PPG, against a Wildcats defense rated No. 194 and allowing 67.1 PPG. The Pirates FG% has averaged 39% to date this season, less than the Wildcats shooters have managed so far (41.6% per game).

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Bethune-Cookman owns the country's No. 176-rated mark, allowing 69.6 points per game on the highway. Hampton, on the other hand, rates No. 266 in scoring at home.

Bethune-Cookman was a 62-61 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Norfolk State. Bethune-Cookman got 16 points from Paul Scotland but lost anyway, 62-61, to Norfolk State on Saturday at Echols Hall.

Hampton was a 77-68 Sportsbook in its last match at home against Florida A&M. Hampton got 18 points from Ramon Mercado en route to a 77-68 victory over Florida A&M on Saturday at Hampton Convocation Center.

Next up:
Bethune-Cookman at Coppin State, Thursday, March 7
Hampton home to North Carolina Central, Thursday, March 7