Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Hampton Pirates Betting Prediction 01/10/19

Posts AdminCollege Basketball

Expect a fast-paced game when the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (6-8, 0-1 BigSou) travel to Hampton to take on the Pirates (5-8). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Hampton Pirates Betting Odds

Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Pirates defeated the Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs 110-58, while the Buccaneers beat the Columbia International Rams 100-68.

Charleston Southern dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.0 and a free throw rate of 0.125. For those same stats, Columbia International put up marks of 30.8 and 0.063, respectively. Hampton, meanwhile, played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.222 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.568. Mid-Atlantic Christian recorded marks of 0.036 and 0.327, respectively, for those same stats. Hampton’s Jermaine Marrow had a solid performance, recording 22 points, six assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Charleston Southern was led by Travis McConico, who put up 17 points and six rebounds.

Marrow has really been playing well as of late for Hampton, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

There should be plenty of transition offense in this meeting that features two of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Hampton ranks 21st in possessions per game (75.8) and Charleston Southern is 31st (75.1).

Charleston Southern at Hampton Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Hampton, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Hampton ranks 13th in rebounds per game (42.1) while Charleston Southern ranks 213th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
  • The Pirates rank 81st in blocks per game (3.6) while the Buccaneers rank 140th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
  • Hampton averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 133rd in the country. Charleston Southern ranks 165th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
  • The Buccaneers rank 12th in steals per game (9.5) while the Pirates rank 130th (6.1).
  • Charleston Southern ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (28.9) while Hampton ranks 110th in three pointers allowed per game (21.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
  • The Buccaneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 6.6 for the season.