The USC Upstate Spartans (1-3) clash with the Texas State Bobcats (3-1) at Earle A. Chiles Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Texas State Bobcats vs. USC Upstate Spartans Betting Prediction
The Bobcats will be looking for a similar outcome after beating the Cal Poly Mustangs in their last outing, 54-42. The Bobcats, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.8, had an extraordinary mark of 37.9 and held the Mustangs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.402 (below their season average of 0.529). With 22 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Nijal Pearson was the top scorer from either team.
In the Spartans’ last game, they lost to the Portland Pilots, 73-56. Portland’s 0.500 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over USC Upstate, who had a rate of 0.346. The Pilots’ mark was below their season average of 0.532, while the Spartans’ was below their season average of 0.484. With 20 points on 8-for-17 shooting, Deion Holmes was the game’s leading scorer.
The offense of USC Upstate will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Texas State. Since the 2017-18 season, the Spartans rank 207th in offensive efficiency, while Texas State is 54th in defensive efficiency. The Bobcats figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Texas State Bobcats vs. USC Upstate Spartans ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Texas State ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while USC Upstate ranks 296th (38.4).
The Spartans rank sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.4) while the Bobcats rank 267th (19.5).
Texas State ranks 89th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while USC Upstate ranks 314th (18.0).
The Spartans rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Bobcats rank 234th (4.0).
USC Upstate ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Texas State ranks 165th (6.2).
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