The Little Rock Trojans (11-7, 5-2 SBC) will be at the HTC Center to square off against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (11-7, 4-3 SBC) in a SBC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
Little Rock Trojans vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Chanticleers were victorious over the UT Arlington Mavericks, 82-77, while the Trojans were beaten by the South Alabama Jaguars, 52-43.
The Chanticleers held the Mavericks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below their season average of 26.7) and had a free throw rate of 0.364 (above their season average of 0.249). Little Rock, on the other hand, held South Alabama to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 27.8). Coastal Carolina rallied around DeVante’ Jones, who recorded 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Ruot Monyyong, meanwhile fueled Little Rock with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Chanticleers won the only contest between these two teams last season, 72-71. The Chanticleers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Trojans. Coastal Carolina had a rate of 42.9, while Little Rock posted a mark of 32.4. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Coastal Carolina appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Chanticleers currently rank 41st in offensive efficiency, while the Trojans rank 154th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Trojans, who rank 20th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.289), could earn plenty of trips to the line against the Chanticleers, who rank 271st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.256).
Little Rock Trojans vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, ATS Winner – Little Rock, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Coastal Carolina ranks eighth in rebounds per game (41.8) while Little Rock ranks 179th (34.8).
- The Chanticleers rank 47th in steals per game (8.2) while the Trojans rank 137th (6.4).
- The Trojans rank 41st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Chanticleers rank 187th (14.1).
- Coastal Carolina ranks 152nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while Little Rock ranks 274th (16.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Trojans have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Little Rock has defeated opponents by an average of 2.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Chanticleers have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
