It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the Texas State Bobcats (18-5, 7-3 SBC) welcome the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (12-10, 6-4 SBC) to Strahan Coliseum. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Texas State Bobcats ATS Prediction
The last time the Chanticleers played, they were dismantled by the UT Arlington Mavericks, 74-54. UT Arlington’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Coastal Carolina. The Mavericks had a rate of 0.468 (above their season average of 0.452), while the Chanticleers posted a mark of 0.258 (below their season average of 0.550). Ebrima Dibba put together a solid outing for Coastal Carolina, recording 12 points and six rebounds.
The Bobcats barely escaped the Appalachian State Mountaineers in their last game, 74-71. Texas State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Appalachian State. The Bobcats had a rate of 0.589 (above their season average of 0.529), while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 0.491. With 18 points and five rebounds, Tre’Larenz Nottingham played well for Texas State.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Chanticleers lost 65-61. Zac Cuthbertson led both teams with 16 points and also added eight rebounds. Texas State had a better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 18.8). Coastal Carolina, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (20-28; 71.4 percent).
The offensive glass could be a major edge for Texas State in this matchup. The Bobcats currently rank 67th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 percent), while Coastal Carolina ranks 189th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.8 percent). Ball security could be troublesome for the Chanticleers. They rank 273rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the Bobcats force the 43rd-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.2 percent).
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Texas State Bobcats Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas State ranks 87th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while Coastal Carolina ranks 274th (26.8).
The Bobcats rank 34th in assists per game (16.0) while the Chanticleers rank 161st (13.2).
Texas State ranks 57th in steals per game (7.4) while Coastal Carolina ranks 142nd in steals allowed per game (6.7).
The Bobcats average 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. The Chanticleers rank 67th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9).
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The Chanticleers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 5.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (8.2 above their season average).
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