Offense meets defense when the Citadel Bulldogs (9-3, 1-0 SoCon) travel to Wofford to take on the Terriers (10-4, 2-0 SoCon). The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Citadel Bulldogs at Wofford Terriers Free Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last contest, they were blown out by the No. 22 Clemson Tigers, 100-80. Clemson’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Citadel. The Tigers had a rate of 21.4, while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 8.3. Lew Stallworth was Citadel’s high scorer with 15 points on 4-for-12 shooting.
The Terriers lost to the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels in their last matchup, 78-67. North Carolina’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Wofford. The Tar Heels had a rate of 35.7, while the Terriers posted a mark of 26.5. Wofford’s Cameron Jackson had 10 points and nine rebounds in the game.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s premier offenses go head-to-head. Wofford ranks 21st with 118.4 points per 100 possessions and Citadel is third (122.2).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Stallworth (0 points) has been stellar for the Bulldogs while Jackson (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Terriers.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Bulldogs won the last matchup 80-78. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.6 vs. 17.1) and had a much better free throw rate (0.277 vs. 0.131).
Citadel Bulldogs at Wofford Terriers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Wofford, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wofford ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (28.4) while Citadel ranks 249th (41.1).
The Terriers average 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 34th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 265th in three pointers allowed per game (31.6).
Wofford ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Citadel ranks 224th (18.0).
The Terriers rank 60th in steals per game (7.7) while the Bulldogs rank 141st in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Citadel ranks 57th in blocks per game (4.2) while Wofford ranks 65th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 22.2, up from 15.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
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