The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (16-16), 9-point underdogs, take on the West Virginia Mountaineers (15-20) in the College Basketball Invitational at WVU Coliseum. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 157.5 points and action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, March 25, 2019.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Mountaineers defeated the Grand Canyon Antelopes 77-63, while the Chanticleers beat the Howard Bison 81-72.
The Chanticleers had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 39.2 (above their season average of 32.6) and had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 17.5). The Mountaineers, meanwhile, knocked down 13 of their 18 free throws (72.2 percent) and held the Antelopes to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 29.5). West Virginia’s Jermaine Haley played well, putting up 24 points. Coastal Carolina, meanwhile, was led by Zac Cuthbertson, who put up 18 points and 13 rebounds.
It’s tough to find a trend for Chanticleers games in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Coastal Carolina holds records of 16-16 straight up (SU) and 16-13-1 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas has a tendency to place the total low when the Mountaineers are involved, as 20 of their 30 games have ended over the total. Further, West Virginia is 15-20 SU and 15-20 ATS.
The offensive glass could be a major advantage for West Virginia in this contest. The Mountaineers rank 11th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 percent), while Coastal Carolina ranks 141st in defensive rebounding percentage (72.8 percent). Also, the Chanticleers, who rank 14th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.292), could get to the line a ton against the Mountaineers, who rank 318th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.278).
Coastal Carolina at West Virginia Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – West Virginia, ATS Winner – West Virginia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- West Virginia ranks 93rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while Coastal Carolina ranks 275th (25.7).
- The Chanticleers rank 164th in assists per game (13.2) while the Mountaineers rank 173rd in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- West Virginia ranks 113th in blocks per game (3.5) while Coastal Carolina ranks 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Chanticleers average 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 136th in the country. The Mountaineers rank 251st in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- Coastal Carolina ranks 78th in rebounds per game (37.2) while West Virginia ranks 154th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Chanticleers have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Coastal Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 3.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
