A low-scoring game should be expected when the Charlotte 49ers (4-11, 1-3 CUSA) and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (10-7, 2-3 CUSA) square off at Dale F. Halton Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Charlotte 49ers ATS Prediction
In the Golden Eagles’ last matchup, they topped the UAB Blazers, 73-68. Southern Miss’ free throw rate was their largest strength over UAB. The Golden Eagles had a rate of 0.296 (above their season average of 0.159), while the Blazers posted a mark of 0.090 (below their season average of 0.180). Leonard Harper-Baker was a key piece for Southern Miss with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The 49ers defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls in their last game, 65-60. Charlotte had an effective field goal percentage of 0.610 (above their season average of 0.464). Florida Atlantic, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 17.7). Jon Davis was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 9-for-11 shooting from the field.
After the Golden Eagles won the only contest against the 49ers last season, 72-54, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Golden Eagles had a much better turnover percentage (9.2 vs. 21.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.213 vs. 0.154).
The inefficient offense of Charlotte (339th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 91.7) will face off against the stingy defense of Southern Miss (46th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 94.3). The Golden Eagles should have the advantage on that end of the court. Ball security should be an advantage for the Golden Eagles. They rank 4th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.3 percent). Conversely, the 49ers force the 85th-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.8 percent).
Southern Miss vs. Charlotte ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – Charlotte, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southern Miss ranks 23rd in assists per game (16.6) while Charlotte ranks 235th (9.4).
The Golden Eagles rank 39th in steals per game (8.0) while the 49ers rank 204th (4.5).
Southern Miss ranks 103rd in rebounds per game (36.8) while Charlotte ranks 251st (31.3).
The Golden Eagles rank 164th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while the 49ers rank 251st (18.5).
Southern Miss ranks 91st in blocks per game (3.5) while Charlotte ranks 144th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
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The Golden Eagles have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Southern Miss has defeated opponents by an average of 8.0 points.
During their last five games, the 49ers have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (7.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (5.6 above their season average).
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