North Carolina A&T vs. Radford Prediction and Odds (Grab Highlanders to Kick off Big South Tourney)

The Big South men's basketball tournament tips off today at 11:30 a.m. EST from Charlotte when the No. 8 seed Radford Highlanders match up against North Carolina A&T Aggies.

The Aggies got the better of Radford in their first matchup this season back on Jan. 8 in a 73-72 win on the road, but dropped their final game of the regular season at home to the Highlanders last Saturday 62-53.

Who takes the rubber game and moves on in the tournament?

Here are the latest odds over at WynnBET Sportsbook:

North Carolina A&T vs. Radford Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• North Carolina A&T +1.5 (-110)
• Radford -1.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

• North Carolina A&T: +105
• Radford: -125

Total:

• 131 (OVER -110 | UNDER -110)

North Carolina A&T vs. Radford Prediction and Pick

Both these teams are almost identical in their tournament resumes, and neither are particularly impressive. However, Radford comes into the tournament as the much hotter team; having just defeated A&T by nine on the road, while consequently winning four of their last five games.

Conversely, the Aggies are a mess right now. They've lost four straight, three of which have been by 10 or more points, and have shot under 24% from 3-point range n their last three games.

For what it's worth, Radford has been awful at covering this season, going 9-17-0 ATS, but they've covered in four of their last five games, accounting for 44.4% of their ATS wins in the process.

We've also seen a consensus move across many sportsbooks to Radford -2.5, even -3 at a few, so there's a nice discount remaining at WynnBET for now, which I anticipate moving once more bets come in out in Vegas.

PICK: Radford -1.5 (-110)

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