A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (7-7, 1-1 SBC) when they clash against the Texas State Bobcats (12-3, 1-1 SBC) at HTC Center. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Texas State Bobcats vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Chanticleers dismantled the Ferrum Panthers 91-47, while the Bobcats were victorious over the Air Force Falcons 67-57.
The Bobcats had a much better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 24.4) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.549 vs. 0.500). The Chanticleers, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.311 vs. 0.058) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 vs. 14.7). Zac Cuthbertson fueled Coastal Carolina with 18 points and seven rebounds. Nijal Pearson, meanwhile had a solid performance for Texas State, contributing 21 points and five assists.
The Bobcats captured this series last year, securing victories in two out of three games. In the last game, Texas State won 73-66. Texas State was effective at getting and making free throws. The Bobcats made 22 of their 26 free throws (84.6 percent), while the Chanticleers were 11-14 (78.6 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Cuthbertson has really been playing well as of late for Coastal Carolina, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the Coastal Carolina offense. Coastal Carolina ranks 273rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Texas State forces the 37th-most turnovers in the country (23.2 percent).
Texas State Bobcats at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas State ranks 73rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while Coastal Carolina ranks 247th (27.4).
- The Bobcats rank 46th in rebounds per game (39.5) while the Chanticleers rank 94th (37.6).
- The Bobcats rank 26th in assists per game (17.0) while the Chanticleers rank 151st (13.0).
- Texas State ranks 54th in steals per game (7.7) while Coastal Carolina ranks 138th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Chanticleers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 7.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 55.2 points per game (6.1 below their season average).
