Who's Playing

Presbyterian @ Winthrop

Current Records: Presbyterian 11-15; Winthrop 16-8

What to Know

The Winthrop Eagles are 12-1 against the Presbyterian Blue Hose since December of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. The Eagles and Presbyterian will face off in a Big South battle at 4:30 p.m. ET at Winthrop Coliseum. Winthrop is out to keep their ten-game home win streak alive.

Winthrop beat the Radford Highlanders 58-48 on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Presbyterian came up short against the High Point Panthers on Wednesday, falling 79-70.

Winthrop is the favorite in this one, with an expected 7-point margin of victory. They hadn't treated bettors all too well in the past (they are 7-14), but they might be worth taking a chance on now after beating the spread three games in a row.

The Eagles' victory brought them up to 16-8 while the Blue Hose's defeat pulled them down to 11-15. A couple stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Winthrop comes into the game boasting the 21st highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 48.20%. Less enviably, Presbyterian has allowed their opponents to shoot 45.30% from the floor on average, which is the 51st highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked against Presbyterian.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Winthrop Coliseum -- Rock Hill, South Carolina
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $45.00

Odds

The Eagles are a solid 7-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 7-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Winthrop have won 12 out of their last 13 games against Presbyterian.

  • Jan 20, 2022 - Winthrop 60 vs. Presbyterian 58
  • 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