Longwood vs Radford Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Longwood Lancers and the Radford Highlanders meet Saturday in college basketball action from Dedmon Center. Here’s a Longwood vs Radford prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Longwood vs Radford pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Longwood Lancers Betting Preview

The Lancers managed to go 6-5 over their first 11 games this year. The losses in that time came courtesy of Pittsburgh, Maryland Eastern Shore, Columbia, Siena and American. Since then Longwood has a 4-4 record featuring losses to Delaware State, Wake Forest, High Point and UNC Asheville. Across 19 games so far this season that gives the Lancers a 10-9 run in the books.

In the Presbyterian game last weekend the Lancers entered the second half with a 40-28 edge. Longwood had to hang on a bit after a 42-37 deficit from there but still managed to win at home 77-70. Elijah Tucker posted a double-double on 17 points with 10 rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes. Jaylen Benard added 11 points and one assist in 19 minutes of work during the victory.

Radford Highlanders Betting Preview

Over on the Radford side, they won their first two outings of the year then hit a six-game losing streak in November. The Highlanders are looking much better at 8-3 since then, beating Notre Dame MD, Saint Francis, Coppin State, VMI, Shenandoah, USC Upstate, Presbyterian and Gardner-Webb during that stretch. Radford has managed to post a 10-9 record across their first 19 games of the year.

In the Gardner-Webb matchup back on Wednesday the Highlanders came out of the break with a 45-31 advantage. Radford was outscored 49-40 the rest of the way but still won by nine points 89-80 on the road. Del Jones led the way on his 27 points, three rebounds and two assists. Dennis Parker doubled up on 17 points and 11 boards, as did Tyson Brown with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Longwood Lancers @ Radford Highlanders Betting Trends: January 17, 2026

Why the Radford Highlanders will win

• Radford has won 24 of its last 27 day games at Carilion Clinic Court at the Dedmon Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Longwood has lost five of its last six road day games against Conference opponents.

Why the Longwood Lancers will win

• Longwood has won four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Longwood vs Radford Prediction

I’ll stick with Radford but you could call this one either way. The Highlanders gave up 50 percent shooting to a struggling Gardner-Webb team in their last game, but still managed to pull off the road victory. Radford shot 43.3 percent from the field themselves with a 39-28 rebounding edge and just seven turnovers. That gives the Highlanders a 5-1 record over the last six games, and they’ve scored at least 72 points in 13 straight games now.

As for Longwood, they also gave up quite a bit in shooting percentage (52 percent) in their latest win over Presbyterian. The Lancers hit 48.3 percent themselves however, along with 47.4 percent (9-of-19) from 3-point range and 85.7 percent (12-of-14) from the line. Longwood had posted fewer than 68 points in the two previous outings (both losses) and they’ve given up 70 or more points in four straight (a 2-2 run).

Andrew Jett's Pick: Radford Highlanders TBA