The USC Upstate Spartans (5-14, 0-5 BigSou) look to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Winthrop Eagles (11-6, 3-1 BigSou) at G.B. Hodge Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Winthrop Eagles at USC Upstate Spartans ATS Prediction
In the Eagles’ last contest, they were beaten by the Longwood Lancers, 75-61. Longwood’s 0.525 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Winthrop, who had a rate of 0.341. The Lancers’ mark was above their season average of 0.522, while the Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.583. Winthrop’s Josh Ferguson had a solid performance, finishing with 12 points and nine rebounds.
The Spartans lost to the High Point Panthers in their last outing, 71-54. High Point won the rebounding battle. The Panthers had 12 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Spartans had six and 28, respectively. With 17 points on 6-for-15 shooting, Malik Moore led USC Upstate in scoring.
It could be a tough game for USC Upstate on the offensive glass. The Spartans rank 204th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 percent), while Winthrop ranks 88th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.9 percent).
Winthrop Eagles at USC Upstate Spartans ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – USC Upstate, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
USC Upstate ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Winthrop ranks 232nd (26.2).
The Eagles average 41.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the nation. The Spartans rank 213th in rebounds allowed per game (37.5).
Winthrop averages 15.9 assists per game, which ranks 39th in the country. USC Upstate ranks 124th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
The Spartans average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 85th in the country. The Eagles rank 156th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
Winthrop ranks 106th in blocks per game (3.2) while USC Upstate ranks 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 8.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (6.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
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