The Towson Tigers (13-9, 7-3 CAA) and the Charleston Cougars (13-9, 7-3 CAA) battle at SECU Arena. The Tigers will attempt to continue their seven-game winning streak. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Charleston Cougars vs. Towson Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Tigers beat the UNCW Seahawks 77-66, while the Cougars won big over the James Madison Dukes 87-68.
Charleston dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.615 (above their season average of 0.501) and a turnover percentage of 11.7 (better than their season average of 14.8). For those same stats, James Madison was 0.460 and 14.9, respectively. The Tigers, meanwhile, had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1 (above their season average of 31.4) and held the Seahawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.438 (below their season average of 0.495). Towson was lifted by Nakye Sanders, who recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds. Grant Riller, meanwhile had a good outing for Charleston, putting up 36 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Riller led the Cougars to an 81-69 win. He scored a game-high 28 points. The Cougars’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Tigers. Charleston had a rate of 2.7, while Towson posted a mark of 10.4.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Towson ranks 285th in possessions per game (67.3) and Charleston is 287th (67.2). Ball protection should be an advantage for the Cougars. They rank 30th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while the Tigers force the 55th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.5 percent).
Charleston Cougars vs. Towson Tigers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Towson, ATS Winner – Towson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Towson averages 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 96th in the country. Charleston ranks 166th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
- The Tigers rank 229th in assists per game (11.4) while the Cougars rank 247th (10.8).
- Towson ranks 16th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Charleston ranks 31st (5.2).
- The Cougars average 21.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 149th in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 208th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- Towson ranks 112th in blocks per game (3.2) while Charleston ranks 137th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (6.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
- The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 3.7 for the season.
