LONGWOOD LANCERS @ OLD DOMINION MONARCHS

Longwood’s rebounding could travel

Longwood is averaging 48.8 rebounds and 16.8 offensive boards per game; the battle for second chances could be pivotal.

A high-scoring Lancer attack meets ODU’s defense

Longwood is averaging 76.5 points per game, with 41.8 coming from its bench, while Old Dominion is allowing 57.0 points per game.

Billups and Benard are the Lancers’ scoring engines

Alphonzo Billups III averages 15.5 points and has made 12 threes, while Jaylen Benard averages 14.8 points and leads Longwood with 8.8 rebounds.

ODU brings a balanced start and a slim historical edge

ODU enters 4-0 with Zacch Wiggins leading at 14 points per game; Jared Turner is a major perimeter threat, and the Monarchs are 3-0 all-time against Longwood, including a one-point win in 2021.

Availability and market caveat

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Pick Ideas

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Longwood spread only at a generous number

Consider Longwood +7.5 or better; otherwise, wait rather than force a bet.

Be wary of the ODU moneyline price

At -300, Old Dominion needs a win probability above 75% to break even; with an exchange market nearer 70%, the price looks unattractive unless it improves.

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