The USC Upstate Spartans (5-13, 0-4 BigSou) will attempt to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the High Point Panthers (9-8, 2-1 BigSou) at Millis Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
USC Upstate Spartans at High Point Panthers Free Prediction
The Spartans are trying to rebound after their 64-59 loss to the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs in their last contest. Gardner-Webb’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over USC Upstate. The Runnin’ Bulldogs had a rate of 0.405 (above their season average of 0.270), while the Spartans posted a mark of 0.160 (below the 0.214 mark opponents have averaged against Gardner-Webb this season). Nevin Zink led USC Upstate in scoring with 18 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
In the Panthers’ previous game, they were beaten by the Winthrop Eagles, 80-63. Winthrop’s 0.555 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over High Point, who had a mark of 0.373. The Eagles’ mark was below their season average of 0.585, while the Panthers’ was below their season average of 0.505. With 15 points and 11 rebounds, High Point’s Ricky Madison had a solid game.
High Point should have an edge on the offensive glass in this meeting. The Panthers rank 63rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), while USC Upstate ranks 313th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.7 percent).
USC Upstate Spartans vs. High Point Panthers Betting Pick
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Betting Notes:
USC Upstate ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while High Point ranks 237th (26.2).
The Panthers rank 39th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Spartans rank 189th (36.9).
High Point ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while USC Upstate ranks 147th (7.2).
The Spartans rank 112th in assists per game (14.1) while the Panthers rank 116th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
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The Spartans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 2.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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