Hampton at Gardner Webb

Hampton has won two of three, even winning as an underdog. They play very strong defense allowing 58, 60, 57, 53, and 67 points over the last five contests. Hampton won at William & Mary, 54-53, as a +3.5 dog and beat Norfolk, 58-57. In November, they lost at South Florida, 58-52, as a double-digit dog. Hampton was 9-9 in conference action last season and plays its conference opener here. Gardner Webb comes off an 11-15 campaign and is .500 this season. Hampton has won three of the last four meetings and with that strong defense is capable of winning again. Play Hampton on the moneyline.