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Eagles vs Lancers Picks and Predictions – Wednesday December 31, 2025
Winthrop heads to Farmville for a Big South conference game against Longwood on Wednesday, December 31, with tip set for 3:00 PM ET at the Joan Perry Brock Center on ESPN+. Both teams sit at 8-7, but the market is pricing this like a mismatch, with Winthrop laying 8.5 on the road and a total sitting way up at 164.5.
That’s the handicap in one sentence: is Winthrop’s tempo and scoring punch real enough to justify a near double-digit road spread, or is this a spot where Longwood’s pace and home comfort compress the game and keep the dog live.
Winthrop Eagles vs Longwood Lancers Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should monitor updated college basketball odds on the latest NCAAB odds page.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Eagles | -375 | -8.5 (-110) | 164.5 |
| Longwood Lancers | +290 | +8.5 (-110) | 164.5 |
Winthrop Eagles Betting Form
Winthrop is coming off a rough loss to Texas Tech, but that’s not the kind of result I weigh heavily for a conference spot. The more relevant piece is the offensive profile. They’re scoring 88.1 points per game and living on volume, threes, and second chances. When you’re laying points, that matters because you can cover without being perfect. You just need enough possessions and enough shot attempts to grind out separation.
The Eagles’ three-point volume is a real weapon. They’re hitting 10.7 threes per game, and that’s the fastest way for a favorite to turn a six-point lead into 14 without changing anything else. Add in strong rebounding, and you get the cover path: miss a few, still win the glass, still get more shots than the opponent.
For recent results and team trends, check Winthrop stats and results.
Longwood Lancers Betting Form
Longwood just posted a dominant result, and the most important takeaway is the defense. Holding an opponent to 49 is usually a sign you can control game flow at home, especially if you’re not giving away easy points at the line. The Lancers are 5-3 in this building, and that’s why +8.5 feels playable even with the scoring gap.
Offensively, Longwood isn’t built to race. They can score, but they’re more comfortable in structured possessions, and they’re reliable at the stripe, which matters for underdog covers. If Longwood is getting stops, rebounding, and making free throws, they can absorb Winthrop’s inevitable scoring bursts without letting the game blow open.
To track home splits and recent game logs, use Longwood schedule and stats.
Winthrop Eagles vs Longwood Lancers Matchup Breakdown
This game is basically pace versus control. Winthrop wants possessions, quick shots, and a track meet where their scoring depth shows up. Longwood wants to slow the exchange rate, force Winthrop into half-court reads, and make every empty trip cost more than it should.
The spread comes down to whether Winthrop can win the possession battle hard enough to justify laying 8.5 on the road. Their rebounding advantage is the best route. If the Eagles are getting extra shots and Longwood is forced to chase in transition, the cover is realistic. If Longwood keeps it in the half court and limits second chances, 8.5 becomes a big ask because you’re depending on sustained three-point efficiency.
The total at 164.5 is the other hinge. A number that high assumes Winthrop dictates tempo and Longwood participates. If Longwood controls pace even slightly, you can have a game that feels active and still ends in the 150s. That’s why I’m more interested in the total than the spread here.
If you want a framework for how tempo, three-point volume, and late-game fouling influence big totals, the expert betting guide is helpful.
Winthrop Eagles vs Longwood Lancers Predictions and Best Bets
I lean under 164.5. Winthrop can score, but this total is inflated enough that you don’t need a slow game to cash. You just need Longwood to do what it naturally does at home: play a bit more controlled, value possessions, and make the Eagles work deeper into the clock. If Winthrop’s threes don’t hit at a high rate, the under is in great shape.
On the side, I’m hesitant to lay 8.5 on the road in a game where both teams are 8-7. Winthrop can cover, but it likely requires them to win the rebounding margin clearly and hit enough threes to create separation. Longwood’s home form gives them a real chance to keep this inside two possessions late.
Best Bet: Under 164.5
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