The South Carolina Gamecocks (1-1) meet the Norfolk State Spartans (2-1) at Colonial Life Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Norfolk State Spartans at South Carolina Gamecocks Free Prediction
The last time the Spartans played, they blew out the Clarion Golden Eagles, 74-46. The Spartans had a much better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 33.3) and had a much better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.227). Norfolk State received a boost from Nic Thomas, who was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The Gamecocks lost a close one to the Stony Brook Seawolves in their last contest, 83-81. Stony Brook won the rebounding battle. The Seawolves had more offensive rebounds (22 vs. 12), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 21) and total rebounds (49 vs. 33). With 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting, A.J. Lawson led South Carolina in scoring.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of South Carolina. Dating back to last season, South Carolina ranks 271st in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of Norfolk State has forced the 38th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.5 percent). Furthermore, the 281st-ranked offense of the Spartans (offensive efficiency of 101.3) will battle against the 52nd-ranked defense of the Gamecocks (defensive efficiency of 98.9).
Norfolk State Spartans at South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Norfolk State ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while South Carolina ranks 252nd (7.3).
The Gamecocks rank 87th in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while the Spartans rank 286th (24.9).
South Carolina ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Norfolk State ranks 224th (14.2).
The Spartans rank 106th in blocks per game (3.6) while the Gamecocks rank 253rd in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
South Carolina averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 80th in the country. Norfolk State ranks 227th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
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