The Charleston Cougars (10-2) will try to lengthen their six-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (6-5) at TD Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Charleston Cougars ATS Prediction
The Chanticleers will be looking for similar success after thoroughly outplaying the Ferrum Panthers in their last game, 91-47. The Chanticleers had a much better free throw rate (0.311 vs. 0.058) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 vs. 14.7). With 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting, Zac Cuthbertson was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Cougars played, they defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 85-73. The Cougars had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 23.5) and had a much better turnover percentage (8.9 vs. 14.3). With 19 points and 14 rebounds, Jarrell Brantley played well for Charleston.
The physical Charleston offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this meeting. The Cougars currently rank 34th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.299, while Coastal Carolina ranks 317th in FTA rate allowed (0.294).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Cuthbertson (0 points) has been fantastic for the Chanticleers while Brantley (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Cougars.
After the Cougars won the only contest against the Chanticleers last season, 67-65, these teams will battle for the first time this year. Charleston had a better turnover percentage (18.1 vs. 20.3). Coastal Carolina, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (22-27; 81.5 percent).
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Charleston Cougars Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Charleston, ATS Winner – Coastal Carolina, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Coastal Carolina ranks 31st in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Charleston ranks 66th (33.1).
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The Chanticleers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 8.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
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