The Presbyterian Blue Hose host Radford on Saturday, looking to build on their 3-4 mark against the 3-5 Highlanders in college hoops action at Furman Pinson Arena.

The Blue Hose sit at 3-4 (0-1 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Highlanders are currently 3-5 (0-0 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Presbyterian is 1-0 OU, and Radford is 0-0 OU.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Blue Hose, most recently No. 189 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Highlanders, who rate No. 222 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 65-60 victory for the Blue Hose.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Presbyterian has the nation's No. 185-rated offensive output, at 67.9 PPG. The visiting Highlanders defense ranks No. 152 allowing on average 65.9 PPG. The Blue Hose FG% has averaged 45.8% so far, more than the Highlanders marksmen have achieved on the year, 37% per game.

Defensively, Radford features the nation's No. 270-rated defense on the road, allowing 77.7 points per game. Presbyterian, meanwhile, comes in at No. 106 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Radford was an 83-73 loser on the road against Charleston Southern. R.J. Price scored 15 points in a futile effort to lead the Highlanders to a win (they lost 83-73 to Charleston Southern at CSU Field House on Thursday).

Presbyterian was a 59-56 loser in their most recent outing at home against Winthrop. Khalid Mutakabbir scored 14 points in a futile effort to lead the Blue Hose to a win (they lost 59-56 to Winthrop at Furman Pinson Arena on Thursday).

Next up:
Radford home to Charlotte, Tuesday, December 6
Presbyterian at South Carolina, Tuesday, December 13