The South Carolina State Bulldogs (1-6) look to snap their six-game losing streak when they square off against the Charleston Cougars (5-2) at TD Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Charleston Cougars Free Prediction
The Bulldogs are hoping for a better outcome after their 77-60 loss to the Samford Bulldogs in their last matchup. Samford’s 0.615 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over South Carolina State, who had a rate of 0.421. Damni Applewhite was South Carolina State’s leading scorer with 17 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
In the Cougars’ last matchup, they edged the Memphis Tigers, 78-75. One of Charleston’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 17-21 (81.0 percent), while the Tigers were just 8-14 (57.1 percent). Grant Riller was the top scorer from either team with 32 points on 11-for-21 shooting from the field.
Charleston could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense squares off against one of the country’s worst defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Cougars rank 58th in offensive efficiency, while South Carolina State ranks 342nd in defensive efficiency.
The Cougars won the lone contest against the Bulldogs last season, 80-64. The Cougars had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.542 vs. 0.377) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.5 vs. 20.0).
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Charleston Cougars ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Charleston, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Charleston ranks 137th in blocks per game (3.5) while South Carolina State ranks 264th (2.2).
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