The Charleston Cougars (14-4, 3-2 CAA) travel to Northeastern to take on the Huskies (9-8, 3-2 CAA) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Charleston Cougars vs. Northeastern Huskies Free Prediction
In the Cougars’ last contest, they beat the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 71-58. Charleston’s 0.578 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Delaware, who had a mark of 0.406. The Cougars’ mark was above their season average of 0.528, while the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ was below their season average of 0.548. Charleston rallied around Jarrell Brantley, who put up 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The Huskies dismantled the William & Mary Tribe in their last contest, 90-70. Northeastern’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over William & Mary. The Huskies had a rate of 14.1 (better than their season average of 16.6), while the Tribe posted a mark of 20.5 (above their season average of 16.2). Shawn Occeus was Northeastern’s high scorer with 21 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Northeastern ranks 301st in possessions per game (67.1) and Charleston is 336th (65.8). Additionally, the Cougars rank 25th in turnover percentage (16.0 percent), while the Huskies rank 315th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.7 percent).
After the Cougars won all three games against the Huskies last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Charleston won 83-76. Charleston did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (21-22; 95.5 percent). Northeastern, meanwhile, was lights out from beyond the arc (15-27; 55.6 percent).
Charleston Cougars vs. Northeastern Huskies Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northeastern averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 72nd in the NCAA. Charleston ranks 96th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
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The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 6.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 83.2 points per game (8.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
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