Campbell Fighting Camels vs Hampton Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25
Looking to win big? The Fighting Camels and Pirates face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Pirates are hosting the game at Convocation Center (VA) in Hampton, VA. The over/under for this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Hampton being favored by -4.5 at home against Campbell.
CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hampton Pirates -4.5
This game will be played at Convocation Center (VA) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.
WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Pirates.
- Not only will Hampton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Fighting Camels Stand a Chance in Hampton?
Campbell Fighting Camels Recent Game/Games
Campbell fell to 4-9 on the season after a 77-69 road loss to UNCW on Saturday. Despite being +11 point underdogs, the Fighting Camels kept the game closer than expected.
Campbell trailed 39-31 at halftime and both teams scored 38 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game went over the O/U line of 144.5, finishing at 146.
Campbell’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They hit 57.1% of their two-point attempts (20/35), but struggled from beyond the arc, going just 5/17 (29.4%).
Colby Duggan led the way with 22 points, shooting 11/16 from the field, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Khamari McGriff and Harlan Obioha were also efficient, hitting 75% and 71.4% of their shots, respectively.
Despite Campbell’s defensive efforts, they allowed 77 points in this game. The opposing team shot 43% from the field, making 23 of their 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, hitting 19 of 34 shots for 55%.
From three-point range, Campbell held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 19 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 27 for 81%. Campbell also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.
Can the Pirates Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games
Hampton dropped to 5-7 on the season after a 70-62 road loss to Elon on Saturday. Despite being +8.5 point underdogs, the Pirates kept it closer than expected. The total points for the game ended at 132, falling short of the 137.5 O/U line.
Hampton led 32-30 at halftime but struggled in the second half, allowing 40 points while scoring just 30. The Pirates will look to bounce back after letting this one slip away.
Hampton’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.2% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42%, and they hit only 4 of 7 free throws.
Nick Dorn led the Pirates with 24 points, hitting 5 threes, while Sam Sherry added 20 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 10 of 13 from the field. Hampton grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and finished with 13 assists as a team.
Hampton’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 20 of 46 attempts. Inside the arc, the Pirates allowed 15 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Hampton held their opponent to just 5 makes on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. The Pirates also sent the other team to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 25 for 67%. Hampton gave up 10 offensive rebounds.