The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (1-3) will travel to the Jack Breslin Student Events Center to go head-to-head with the third-ranked Michigan State Spartans (2-1). Action starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Michigan State Spartans ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Spartans won a close one over the 12th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates, 76-73, while the Buccaneers got blown out by the Dayton Flyers, 90-61.
The Spartans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 25.7) and had a better turnover percentage (16.2 vs. 20.3). Charleston Southern, on the other hand, forced Dayton into a turnover percentage of 20.7 (above their season average of 12.0). Michigan State was led by Cassius Winston, who contributed 21 points. Dontrell Shuler, meanwhile had a solid performance for Charleston Southern, putting up 24 points.
Michigan State should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Spartans rank 28th in effective field goal percentage (0.548), while Charleston Southern ranks 236th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.513) dating back to the 2018-19 season. It will also be a matchup of conflicting tempos as the aggressively-paced Buccaneers rank 55th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Spartans rank 255th.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Michigan State Spartans Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Michigan State averages 40.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 11th in the country. Charleston Southern ranks 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- The Buccaneers average 26.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 29th in the nation. The Spartans rank 192nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
- Michigan State ranks eighth in blocks per game (5.2) while Charleston Southern ranks 167th (3.1).
- The Spartans average 18.3 assists per game, which ranks third in the country. The Buccaneers rank 207th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- Charleston Southern ranks 37th in steals per game (7.8) while Michigan State ranks 239th (5.3).
