The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (11-10, 5-4 BigSou) will be at the Dedmon Center to clash with the Radford Highlanders (12-9, 7-2 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Radford Highlanders ATS Odds
In their last game, the Highlanders were victorious over the Longwood Lancers, 67-55, while the Buccaneers fell to the Winthrop Eagles, 77-60.
Radford played a nearly flawless game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.313 (above their season average of 0.198) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.8 (below their season average of 31.0). Longwood put up marks of 0.088 and 15.0, respectively, for those same stats. Charleston Southern, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (14-17; 82.4 percent). Travis Fields, Jr. fueled Radford with 21 points. Charleston Southern, meanwhile, was lifted by Phlandrous Fleming Jr., who had 20 points and 13 rebounds.
The Highlanders held the advantage in this series last year, securing victories in two out of three games. In the last matchup, Radford won 63-54. One of Radford’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 8-10 (80.0 percent), while the Buccaneers were just 3-5 (60.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The prolific offense of Radford (69th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 108.0) will square off against the mid-tier defense of Charleston Southern (278th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 103.5). The Highlanders should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Radford Highlanders Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Charleston Southern, ATS Winner – Charleston Southern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Radford ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while Charleston Southern ranks 168th (7.2).
- The Highlanders rank 162nd in assists per game (12.8) while the Buccaneers rank 209th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- The Highlanders rank 105th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0) while the Buccaneers rank 244th (38.0).
- Charleston Southern ranks 84th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Radford ranks 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 5.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (6.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
