The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (6-8, 0-1 BigSou) and the Hampton Pirates (5-8), who both like to play fast, will clash at Hampton Convocation Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Hampton Pirates Betting Prediction
In the Buccaneers’ last game, they dismantled the Columbia International Rams, 100-68. The Buccaneers had a much better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 30.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.125 vs. 0.063). Charleston Southern was led by Travis McConico, who was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
The Pirates had no trouble getting past the Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs in their last matchup, 110-58. The Pirates had a much better free throw rate (0.222 vs. 0.036) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.568 vs. 0.327). Jermaine Marrow was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
Marrow has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Hampton.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this battle that showcases two of the nation’s more up-and-down teams. Hampton ranks 21st in possessions per game (75.8) and Charleston Southern is 31st (75.1).
Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Hampton Pirates Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Hampton, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hampton ranks 13th in rebounds per game (42.1) while Charleston Southern ranks 213th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
The Buccaneers rank 12th in steals per game (9.5) while the Pirates rank 130th (6.1).
Charleston Southern ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while Hampton ranks 110th in three pointers allowed per game (21.7).
The Pirates average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 81st in the NCAA. The Buccaneers rank 140th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
Hampton averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 133rd in the nation. Charleston Southern ranks 165th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
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The Buccaneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 6.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
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