The USC Upstate Spartans (5-8) will be at Buccaneer Fieldhouse to take on the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (6-6) in a BigSou matchup. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
USC Upstate Spartans vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Buccaneers had no trouble getting past the Piedmont International Bruins 108-52, while the Spartans defeated the VMI Keydets 91-82.
USC Upstate dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 16.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 25.7). For those same stats, VMI was 22.4 and 33.3, respectively. Charleston Southern, on the other hand, played a flawless game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.703 (above their season average of 0.425) and a turnover percentage of 13.5 (better than their season average of 18.1). For those same stats, Piedmont International put up marks of 0.379 and 24.4, respectively. Charleston Southern’s Phlandrous Fleming Jr. had a good outing, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Everette Hammond played a key role for USC Upstate with 31 points and seven rebounds.
The Buccaneers dominated this series last year, winning all three contests. In the most recent matchup, Charleston Southern won 71-52. The Buccaneers’ 14.7 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Spartans, who had a mark of 20.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
USC Upstate at Charleston Southern Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Charleston Southern, ATS Winner – Charleston Southern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Charleston Southern ranks 113th in rebounds per game (34.3) while USC Upstate ranks 240th (32.6).
- The Buccaneers rank 39th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Spartans rank 126th (22.6).
- Charleston Southern averages 12.3 assists per game, which ranks 108th in the NCAA. USC Upstate ranks 152nd in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Spartans have outscored opponents by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. For the season, USC Upstate has lost by an average of 6.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (8.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (9.1 below their season average).
