The USC Upstate Spartans (1-6) will try to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they challenge the Western Michigan Broncos (4-3) at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
USC Upstate Spartans at Western Michigan Broncos Betting Prediction
In the Spartans’ last outing, they were topped by the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 74-61. Gardner-Webb’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over USC Upstate. The Runnin’ Bulldogs had a rate of 12.3 (better than their season average of 17.9), while the Spartans posted a mark of 19.0. Deion Holmes was the game’s high scorer with 18 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
The Broncos lost a close one to the Nicholls Colonels in their last contest, 62-61. Nicholls’ 12.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Western Michigan, who had a mark of 22.0. The Colonels’ mark was better than their season average of 15.6, while the Broncos’ was above the 17.4 mark opponents have averaged against Nicholls this season. With 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting, Seth Dugan was the game’s leading scorer.
Western Michigan should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Since last season, Western Michigan ranks 54th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while USC Upstate has forced the 55th-fewest turnovers (17.0 percent).
USC Upstate Spartans vs. Western Michigan Broncos Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Western Michigan, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Western Michigan ranks 155th in assists allowed per game (13.2) while USC Upstate ranks 318th (17.7).
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