The USC Upstate Spartans (5-17, 0-8 BigSou) will attempt to put an end to their eight-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the Longwood Lancers (13-9, 3-4 BigSou) at G.B. Hodge Center. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Longwood Lancers at USC Upstate Spartans ATS Prediction
In the Lancers’ last matchup, they defeated the High Point Panthers, 55-51. Longwood’s 0.222 free throw rate was their biggest strength over High Point, who had a rate of 0.177. The Lancers’ mark matched their season average, while the Panthers’ was below their season average of 0.231. Spencer Franklin led the way for Longwood, finishing with six points and 10 rebounds.
The Spartans were blown out by the Hampton Pirates in their last matchup, 88-70. Hampton made good use of their 26 trips to the free throw line, making 21 of them (80.8 percent). USC Upstate, meanwhile, was just 8-14 (57.1 percent). With 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists, USC Upstate’s Malik Moore had a solid performance.
The inefficient offense of USC Upstate (314th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 96.7) will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Longwood (60th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 95.7). The Lancers should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Longwood Lancers vs. USC Upstate Spartans ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Longwood, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
USC Upstate ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Longwood ranks 268th (28.9).
The Lancers rank 93rd in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Spartans rank 234th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
Longwood ranks 96th in steals per game (6.7) while USC Upstate ranks 147th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
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The Lancers have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Longwood has defeated opponents by an average of 3.5 points.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 62.8 points per game (5.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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