| MATCHUP | Presbyterian College Blue Hose | Radford Highlanders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-17 | 16-15 |
| Spread | +1.5 -108 | -1.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | Over 144.5 (-115) | Under 144.5 (-105) |
| Where | Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ | |
| When | Friday, March 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Radford Highlanders Preview
The Radford Highlanders have a 16-15 overall record and a 9-7 record in the Big South. They are coming off a 90-74 road loss against Longwood and their previous three games were a 71-59 home win against South Carolina Upstate, a 74-73 road win against UNC Asheville and an 82-70 home win against Gardner-Webb.
Offensively, Radford averages 81.3 points per game, while allowing 78.5 points per game defensively. The Highlanders shoot with 45% from the field and grab 35.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.2 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 7.7 steals per game defensively.
Dennis Parker Jr. leads Radford in scoring, with an average of 18.6 points per game, while shooting with 49.6% from the field and 66% from the free throw line. Tyson Brown is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.3 per game. Jaylon Johnson leads the team in assists with 3.5 per game.
Presbyterian Blue Hose Preview
The Presbyterian Blue Hose have a 14-17 overall record and a 7-9 record in the Big South. They are coming off a 74-70 road loss against Winthrop and their previous three games were a 79-73 home win against High Point, a 76-74 road loss against South Carolina Upstate and a 72-65 home win against Longwood.
Offensively, Presbyterian averages 71.8 points per game, while allowing 71.7 points per game defensively. The Blue Hose shoot with 47% from the field and grab 35.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.9 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 5.7 steals per game defensively.
Jonah Pierce leads Presbyterian in scoring, with an average of 16.4 points per game, while shooting with 55.9% from the field and 56.9% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 9.6 rebounds. Triston Wilson leads the team in assists with 3.6 per game.
Presbyterian vs Radford Prediction
In this Presbyterian vs Radford Prediction, Radford is coming as -1.5 favorites. Both teams have similar records both overall and against the spread this season and neither has been in great form lately. Radford is 3-4 in its last 7 games, while Presbyterian is 3-7 in its last 10, so I see no value on either side. Both defenses have been struggling lately and their previous meeting this season as a high-scoring one, with 177 total points. Over is also 5-1 in their last six head-to-head meetings, so take the over 145.5 points in this one.