The Winthrop Eagles (14-8, 6-3 BigSou) and the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-11, 4-4 BigSou), who both like to play fast, will battle at Buccaneer Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Winthrop Eagles vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Radford Highlanders, 80-61. Radford’s 0.602 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Winthrop, who had a rate of 0.398. The Highlanders’ mark was above their season average of 0.546, while the Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.572. Nych Smith was Winthrop’s leading scorer with 22 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
The Buccaneers had no trouble getting past the USC Upstate Spartans in their last outing, 90-71. The Buccaneers held the Spartans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 27.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.678 (above their season average of 0.494). With 14 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Travis McConico played well for Charleston Southern.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Buccaneers won the last game 78-75. The Buccaneers had a much better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 22.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.321 vs. 0.281).
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this contest that showcases two of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Charleston Southern currently ranks 39th in possessions per game (73.5) and Winthrop is 17th (75.4). Furthermore, the Eagles’ 14th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.564) will battle against the Buccaneers’ 301st-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.531).
Winthrop vs. Charleston Southern Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Charleston Southern, ATS Winner – Charleston Southern, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Charleston Southern ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while Winthrop ranks 256th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
The Buccaneers rank 19th in steals per game (8.4) while the Eagles rank 223rd (4.5).
Winthrop ranks 52nd in assists per game (15.3) while Charleston Southern ranks 207th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
The Eagles average 40.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the NCAA. The Buccaneers rank 163rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
Winthrop blocks 3.0 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 128th in the nation. Charleston Southern ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 7.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
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