The Radford Highlanders (21-10, 13-4 BigSou) will be in the Big South Conference Tourney at John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center when they clash with the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (17-14, 11-7 BigSou). The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, 2019.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Radford Highlanders Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Highlanders defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose 84-76, while the Buccaneers beat the Winthrop Eagles 77-63.
The Buccaneers, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.507, had a solid mark of 0.593 and had a better turnover percentage (16.4 vs. 20.3). The Highlanders, meanwhile, knocked down 13 of their 17 free throws (76.5 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.634 (above their season average of 0.536). Ed Polite Jr. played a pivotal role for Radford with 21 points and nine rebounds. Christian Keeling had a good game for Charleston Southern, contributing 25 points and seven rebounds.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Radford takes on the top-notch defense of Charleston Southern. The Highlanders rank 47th in offensive efficiency, while the Buccaneers are 58th in defensive efficiency. It will also be a battle of conflicting styles as the up-and-down Buccaneers rank 51st in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Highlanders rank 298th.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Radford Highlanders Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Radford, ATS Winner – Radford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Charleston Southern averages 28.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 13th in the nation. Radford ranks 234th in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
- The Highlanders average 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 84th in the nation. The Buccaneers rank 171st in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- The Highlanders rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while the Buccaneers rank 188th (35.8).
- Radford ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Charleston Southern ranks 154th (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (8.3 below their season average).
- The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 6.3 for the season.
