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Winthrop @ Presbyterian

Current Records: Winthrop 10-6; Presbyterian 8-10

What to Know

The Winthrop Eagles are 11-1 against the Presbyterian Blue Hose since December of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Thursday. The Eagles and Presbyterian will face off in a Big South battle at 6 p.m. ET at Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center. Winthrop won both of their matches against Presbyterian last season (72-58 and 78-66) and is aiming for the same result this time around.

Even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Winthrop beat the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 70-65 on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Presbyterian was close but no cigar last Wednesday as they fell 64-61 to the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs.

Winthrop is the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 1-7 against the spread when favored.

The Eagles are now 10-6 while the Blue Hose sit at 8-10. A couple offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Winthrop comes into the game boasting the 23rd highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 48.30%. On the other end of the spectrum, Presbyterian has only been able to knock down 41.40% percent of their shots, which is the 46th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. We'll see if Winthrop's 6.90% advantage translates to a win.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center -- Clinton, South Carolina
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Eagles are a 3.5-point favorite against the Blue Hose, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Winthrop have won 11 out of their last 12 games against Presbyterian.

  • Jan 20, 2021 - Winthrop 78 vs. Presbyterian 66
  • Jan 19, 2021 - Winthrop 72 vs. Presbyterian 58
  • Feb 15, 2020 - Winthrop 89 vs. Presbyterian 88
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Winthrop 72 vs. Presbyterian 57
  • Feb 13, 2019 - Winthrop 93 vs. Presbyterian 85
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Presbyterian 99 vs. Winthrop 91
  • Feb 07, 2018 - Winthrop 63 vs. Presbyterian 49
  • Jan 21, 2018 - Winthrop 81 vs. Presbyterian 68
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Winthrop 93 vs. Presbyterian 56
  • Jan 11, 2017 - Winthrop 75 vs. Presbyterian 52
  • Mar 04, 2016 - Winthrop 67 vs. Presbyterian 53
  • Dec 05, 2015 - Winthrop 74 vs. Presbyterian 70