The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (1-1) clash with the South Carolina State Bulldogs (1-1) at Buccaneer Fieldhouse. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers Free Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they were dismantled by the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 74-52. Tulsa’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over South Carolina State. The Golden Hurricane had a rate of 0.280, while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.155. Damni Applewhite was the game’s high scorer with 21 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Buccaneers lost big to the Florida Gators in their last matchup, 76-46. Florida’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Charleston Southern. The Gators had a rate of 10.9, while the Buccaneers posted a mark of 23.1. Christian Keeling had a solid performance for Charleston Southern, leading both teams in scoring with 18 points on 5-for-17 shooting.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Charleston Southern. Since the 2017-18 season, Charleston Southern ranks 235th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while the pesky defense of South Carolina State has forced the 98th-most turnovers in the nation (20.0 percent).
The Bulldogs won the lone game against the Buccaneers last season, 91-88. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.308 vs. 0.125) and had a better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 17.7).
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Charleston Southern Buccaneers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Charleston Southern, ATS Winner – Charleston Southern, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Charleston Southern ranks 89th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while South Carolina State ranks 262nd (37.2).
The Buccaneers rank 154th in assists allowed per game (13.3) while the Bulldogs rank 271st (15.1).
Charleston Southern ranks 132nd in blocks per game (3.4) while South Carolina State ranks 229th (2.3).
The Buccaneers rank 197th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while the Bulldogs rank 270th (19.2).
Charleston Southern averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. South Carolina State ranks 80th in steals allowed per game (5.6).
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