The USC Upstate Spartans (6-19, 1-10 BigSou) look to put an end to their eight-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Campbell Fighting Camels (13-10, 6-3 BigSou) at John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
USC Upstate Spartans vs. Campbell Fighting Camels ATS Prediction
The last time the Spartans played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 90-71. Charleston Southern’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over USC Upstate. The Buccaneers had a rate of 37.0 (above their season average of 34.3), while the Spartans posted a mark of 22.2 (below their season average of 27.4). Malik Moore was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points on 10-for-21 shooting.
The Fighting Camels lost a close one to the High Point Panthers in their last matchup, 57-56. High Point’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Campbell. The Panthers had a rate of 42.9 (above their season average of 35.0), while the Fighting Camels posted a mark of 30.3. Campbell’s Chris Clemons put together a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 5-for-19 shooting.
After the Fighting Camels won the lone game against the Spartans last season, 93-74, these teams will meet for the first time this year. Campbell did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (17-23; 73.9 percent). USC Upstate, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.9 vs. 13.0).
Campbell figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Fighting Camels rank 65th in offensive efficiency, while USC Upstate ranks 251st in defensive efficiency.
USC Upstate at Campbell Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Campbell, ATS Winner – Campbell, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
USC Upstate ranks 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Campbell ranks 162nd (22.7).
The Fighting Camels rank eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Spartans rank 121st (3.6).
Campbell averages 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 50th in the NCAA. USC Upstate ranks 135th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
The Fighting Camels rank 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while the Spartans rank 254th (37.9).
Campbell averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 60th in the country. USC Upstate ranks 138th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
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The Spartans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 4.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Fighting Camels have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
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