The South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-12) look to snap their 12-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats (10-2) at Fifth Third Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Free Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last matchup, they blew out the Brevard College Tornados, 99-51. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (60.0 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.5 vs. 33.4). South Carolina State received a boost from Ozante Fields, who finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bearcats fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes in their last outing, 64-56. Ohio State made eight of their 20 three pointers (40.0 percent). Cincinnati, meanwhile, was 6-26 (23.1 percent). With 22 points on 7-for-17 shooting, Jarron Cumberland was the top scorer from either team.
The productive offense of Cincinnati (43rd in the country with an offensive efficiency of 114.2) will go head-to-head against the porous defense of South Carolina State (332nd in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 112.9). The Bearcats should have the advantage on that end of the court. Ball security could be troublesome for the Bulldogs. They rank 280th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.9 percent), while the Bearcats force the 28th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.5 percent).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Damni Applewhite (0 points) has been fantastic for the Bulldogs while Cumberland (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Bearcats.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Cincinnati Bearcats ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Cincinnati, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Cincinnati ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (4.2) while South Carolina State ranks 78th (6.1).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 9.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bearcats have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.0 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
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