The Blue Hose hope to be lousy hosts on Thursday as the High Point Panthers pay a visit to Furman Pinson Arena on the college basketball betting menu.

The Blue Hose sport records of 8-6 and 0-1 ATS heading into this battle, while the Panthers have 5-8 and 0-0 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 1-0 for the Blue Hose and 0-0 for the Panthers.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Blue Hose, most recently No. 281 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Panthers, who rate No. 141 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 73-71 victory for the Panthers.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Presbyterian's No. 331-rated squad against High Point's No. 145-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Presbyterian rates No. 196 in the country with 6 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 33 nationally with 8.4 per match.

Defensively, High Point features the nation's No. 239-rated defense on the road, allowing 74 points per game. Presbyterian, meanwhile, comes in at No. 160 nationally in scoring at home.

High Point won its last outing, an 88-78 result against Charleston Southern on January 2. High Point earned an 88-78 victory over Charleston Southern on Monday, getting 24 points from Nick Barbour at Millis Center.

In their last action, Presbyterian was a 63-56 Sportsbook on the road against Liberty. Presbyterian got 18 points from Al'Lonzo Coleman en route to a 63-56 victory over Liberty on Monday at Vines Center.

Next up:
High Point at Gardner-Webb, Saturday, January 7
Presbyterian home to Campbell, Saturday, January 7