The Western Carolina Catamounts (1-3) square off with the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-3) in the Cancun Challenge – Mayan Division at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The game gets underway at 12:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Free Prediction
The last time the Catamounts played, they thoroughly outplayed the Hiwassee College Tigers, 94-55. The Catamounts had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 46.4 (above their season average of 23.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.637 (above their season average of 0.538). With 26 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Matt Halvorsen was the top scorer from either team.
The Gamecocks lost to the Bradley Braves in their last game, 74-65. Bradley’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Jacksonville State. The Braves had a rate of 0.383, while the Gamecocks posted a mark of 0.088. Jacksonville State’s Christian Cunningham had 10 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the contest.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Jacksonville State should have a considerable advantage. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Gamecocks defense ranks 60th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.482), while the Western Carolina offense ranks 312th in effective field goal percentage (0.482).
Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Jacksonville State ranks 60th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while Western Carolina ranks 263rd (14.8).
The Gamecocks rank 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while the Catamounts rank 245th (36.7).
Jacksonville State ranks 28th in blocks per game (4.8) while Western Carolina ranks 223rd (2.7).
The Catamounts rank 31st in steals per game (7.6) while the Gamecocks rank 198th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Western Carolina ranks 142nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Jacksonville State ranks 295th (17.8).
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