The Charleston Cougars (12-2, 1-0 CAA) travel to Towson to play the Tigers (5-9, 1-1 CAA) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Charleston Cougars vs. Towson Tigers Betting Prediction
In the Cougars’ last contest, they topped 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). Charleston was lifted by Jarrell Brantley, who contributed 19 points and 14 rebounds.
The Tigers were blown out by the No. 5 Virginia Cavaliers in their last game, 73-42. Virginia’s 7.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Towson, who had a rate of 20.9. With nine points and six rebounds, Towson’s Brian Fobbs put together a good game.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Tigers won the last contest 73-62. The Tigers made 19 of their 23 free throws (82.6 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 vs. 29.7).
Brantley has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Charleston.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Towson currently ranks 325th in possessions per game (66.3) and Charleston is 318th (66.6). The Cougars should have an advantage in terms of ball protection. They rank 25th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.0 percent). Conversely, the Tigers force the 51st-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.9 percent).
Charleston vs. Towson ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Charleston, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Charleston ranks 180th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while Towson ranks 256th (16.9).
The Cougars rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Tigers rank 87th (6.2).
Towson ranks 19th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while Charleston ranks 74th (33.2).
The Cougars rank 214th in assists per game (10.9) while the Tigers rank 232nd (9.7).
Towson is seventh in the nation with 1.9 blocks allowed per game while Charleston is 13th with 2.1 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 7.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
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