The USC Upstate Spartans (5-15, 0-6 BigSou) look to snap their six-game losing streak when they take on the Presbyterian Blue Hose (11-9, 3-2 BigSou) at G.B. Hodge Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. USC Upstate Spartans ATS Prediction
The Blue Hose will be looking for similar success after topping the Longwood Lancers in their last contest, 71-64. The Blue Hose held the Lancers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.5 (below their season average of 26.3) and had a free throw rate of 0.298 (above their season average of 0.223). Presbyterian was lifted by Cory Hightower, who contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds.
In the Spartans’ previous matchup, they fell to the Winthrop Eagles, 82-72. Winthrop out-rebounded USC Upstate. The Eagles had 11 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Spartans had five and 34, respectively. With 32 points on 11-for-19 shooting, Deion Holmes was the game’s leading scorer.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Holmes led both teams with 21 points in the first matchup, in which the Spartans lost 64-61. Presbyterian did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (25-33; 75.8 percent). USC Upstate, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (16.6 vs. 20.7).
It could be a tough game for USC Upstate on the offensive glass. The Spartans rank 232nd in offensive rebounding percentage (27.2 percent), while Presbyterian ranks 85th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.1 percent).
Presbyterian at USC Upstate Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Presbyterian, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
USC Upstate ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Presbyterian ranks 200th (24.1).
The Blue Hose rank 11th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Spartans rank 132nd (6.8).
Presbyterian ranks 176th in rebounds per game (35.2) while USC Upstate ranks 236th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
The Blue Hose rank 76th in assists per game (14.8) while the Spartans rank 127th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
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The Blue Hose’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 6.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
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