The South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-10) look to end their 10-game road losing streak in a matchup against the USC Upstate Spartans (2-8) at G.B. Hodge Center. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. USC Upstate Spartans ATS Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they dismantled the Brevard College Tornados, 99-51. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (60.0 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.5 vs. 33.4). Ozante Fields had a good game for South Carolina State, contributing 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Spartans were beaten by the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last matchup, 65-52. Getting to the free throw line was one of South Carolina’s biggest strengths. They had 37 free throw attempts, while USC Upstate had just 10. Malik Moore put together a good performance for USC Upstate, leading the team in scoring with 16 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
Damni Applewhite has averaged 0 points over the last five games for South Carolina State.
USC Upstate appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Spartans rank 82nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474), while South Carolina State is 319th in effective field goal percentage (0.464).
South Carolina State Bulldogs at USC Upstate Spartans ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – USC Upstate, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
USC Upstate ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while South Carolina State ranks 288th (14.4).
The Bulldogs rank 50th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Spartans rank 258th (38.9).
USC Upstate ranks 160th in assists per game (13.1) while South Carolina State ranks 254th (10.3).
The Spartans average 3.0 blocks per game, which ranks 133rd in the country. The Bulldogs rank 183rd in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
South Carolina State averages 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 152nd in the NCAA. USC Upstate ranks 191st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 9.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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