The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (11-14, 6-5 MEAC) will be at the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center to meet the South Carolina State Bulldogs (6-20, 4-6 MEAC) in a MEAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at South Carolina State Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs won a close one over the Coppin State Eagles, 85-84, while the Wildcats fell to the Howard Bison, 79-73.
The Bulldogs knocked down 17 of their 21 free throws (81.0 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (19.2 vs. 19.6). Bethune-Cookman, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.4 (above their season average of 34.3). Damni Applewhite put together a good outing for South Carolina State with 21 points and seven rebounds. Bethune-Cookman, meanwhile, was lifted by Cletrell Pope, who finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds.
The Wildcats won the lone game between these two teams last season, 86-80. Bethune-Cookman’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over South Carolina State. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.208, while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.108. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Expect South Carolina State to dominate the offensive glass in this meeting. The Bulldogs are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 58th in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.7 percent. Meanwhile, Bethune-Cookman ranks 299th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 68.8 percent. Additionally, the defense of the Wildcats should have an advantage in terms of effective field goal percentage. They rank 22nd in the nation with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.457, while the offense of the Bulldogs ranks 318th in effective field goal percentage (0.472).
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – South Carolina State, ATS Winner – South Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Carolina State ranks 69th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 260th (38.4).
- The Wildcats rank 73rd in blocks per game (3.9) while the Bulldogs rank 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Wildcats rank 68th in assists per game (14.8) while the Bulldogs rank 240th (11.1).
- Bethune-Cookman ranks 230th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while South Carolina State ranks 285th (17.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 6.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (5.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
