The Portland Pilots (3-2) take on the USC Upstate Spartans (1-2) at the Earle A. Chiles Center. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
USC Upstate Spartans vs. Portland Pilots Betting Prediction
The Spartans are hoping for a better outcome after their 78-72 loss to the VMI Keydets in their last outing. One of VMI’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Spartans were just 7-14 (50.0 percent). USC Upstate’s Everette Hammond had a good performance, contributing 16 points.
In the Pilots’ last matchup, they had no trouble getting past the Lewis & Clark Pioneers, 77-57. The Pilots had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 15.8) and had a much better free throw rate (0.400 vs. 0.185). Marcus Shaver Jr. was the game’s top scorer with 16 points on 5-for-13 shooting from the field.
There’s a decent chance that USC Upstate struggles to create turnovers. Since last season, Portland ranks 68th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while USC Upstate has forced the 62nd-fewest turnovers (17.0 percent).
USC Upstate Spartans at Portland Pilots Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Portland, ATS Winner – Portland, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
USC Upstate ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.3) while Portland ranks 300th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
The Spartans average 14.0 assists per game, which ranks 138th in the country. The Pilots rank 285th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
Portland ranks 90th in blocks per game (3.9) while USC Upstate ranks 226th (2.7).
The Spartans rank 142nd in steals per game (6.3) while the Pilots rank 238th (5.2).
Portland ranks 235th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5) while USC Upstate ranks 288th (38.2).
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