It will be a battle between BigSou opponents when the USC Upstate Spartans (6-18, 1-9 BigSou) welcome the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (9-11, 3-4 BigSou) to the G.B. Hodge Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. USC Upstate Spartans Betting Prediction
In the Buccaneers’ last game, they beat the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 85-84. Charleston Southern’s 12.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Presbyterian, who had a rate of 13.7. The Buccaneers’ mark was better than their season average of 16.2. Charleston Southern rallied around Christian Keeling, who led the team in scoring with 21 points on 8-for-9 shooting.
The Spartans fell to the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in their last outing, 71-62. UNC Asheville’s 44.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over USC Upstate, who had a rate of 26.3. The Bulldogs’ mark was above their season average of 29.1, while the Spartans’ was below the 36.9 mark opponents have averaged against UNC Asheville this season. With 25 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Malik Moore was the game’s leading scorer.
After the Buccaneers won the only game against the Spartans last season, 82-72, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Buccaneers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.9 vs. 23.7) and had a better free throw rate (0.283 vs. 0.207).
This could end up being an error-filled game for the offense of USC Upstate. USC Upstate ranks 260th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of Charleston Southern forces the sixth-most turnovers in the nation (25.2 percent). Additionally, the Buccaneers could control the offensive glass in this contest as they rank 37th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.3 percent. The Spartans, meanwhile, rank 319th at grabbing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 67.5 percent.
Charleston Southern at USC Upstate Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Charleston Southern, ATS Winner – Charleston Southern, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Charleston Southern ranks 71st in rebounds per game (37.8) while USC Upstate ranks 245th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
The Spartans rank 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Buccaneers rank 169th (23.4).
Charleston Southern ranks 18th in steals per game (8.7) while USC Upstate ranks 136th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Spartans rank 113th in assists per game (14.0) while the Buccaneers rank 214th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
USC Upstate ranks 129th in blocks per game (2.9) while Charleston Southern ranks 134th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The Buccaneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 4.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
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