Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at South Carolina State Bulldogs Free Prediction 01/27/20

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The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (9-11, 3-3 MEAC) will be at the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center to clash with the South Carolina State Bulldogs (9-9, 4-2 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 27, 2020.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Bulldogs fell to the Norfolk State Spartans, 73-62, while the Wildcats lost a tough one against the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 98-95.

Bethune-Cookman had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.1 (above their season average of 30.9) while South Carolina State did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (15-20; 75.0 percent). Jahmari Etienne played well for South Carolina State with 14 points. Bethune-Cookman was led by Cletrell Pope, who had 17 points and 15 rebounds.

The Wildcats dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last contest, Bethune-Cookman won 98-95. One of Bethune-Cookman’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 31 trips to the line, while South Carolina State went 19 times. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

The physical South Carolina State offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Bulldogs rank seventh in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.300, while Bethune-Cookman ranks 299th in FTA rate allowed (0.271).

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at South Carolina State Bulldogs Odds Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – South Carolina State, ATS Winner – South Carolina State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Bethune-Cookman ranks 73rd in steals per game (7.5) while South Carolina State ranks 232nd (4.4).
  • The Wildcats average 12.8 assists per game, which ranks 159th in the country. The Bulldogs rank 168th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
  • The Bulldogs rank 91st in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Wildcats rank 232nd (37.8).
  • Bethune-Cookman ranks 225th in three pointers attempted per game (18.9) while South Carolina State ranks 258th (17.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (4.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
  • The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, up from 1.6 for the season.