The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (7-6, 1-0 BigSou) will be at the Hampton Convocation Center to meet the Hampton Pirates (5-8) in a BigSou matchup. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Hampton Pirates Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Pirates barely escaped the Saint Peter’s Peacocks 70-67, while the Buccaneers beat the USC Upstate Spartans 89-75.
Charleston Southern played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.192) and a turnover percentage of 18.5 (worse than their season average of 17.7). USC Upstate had marks of 0.211 and 23.0, respectively, for those same stats. The Pirates, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 16.8) and had a free throw rate of 0.468 (above their season average of 0.246). Ben Stanley fueled Hampton with 33 points, six rebounds and five blocks. Phlandrous Fleming Jr., meanwhile led the way for Charleston Southern, putting up 25 points.
The Pirates dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent contest, Hampton won 73-67. Hampton was successful at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Pirates made 23 of their 25 free throws (92.0 percent), while the Buccaneers were just 14-20 (70.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Hampton Pirates Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Hampton, ATS Winner – Hampton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Hampton ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.5) while Charleston Southern ranks 172nd (2.2).
- The Pirates average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 68th in the country. The Buccaneers rank 184th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
- Charleston Southern averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 77th in the NCAA. Hampton ranks 98th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Buccaneers rank 116th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while the Pirates rank 239th (18.2).
- Hampton ranks 123rd in rebounds per game (36.8) while Charleston Southern ranks 245th in rebounds allowed per game (39.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Buccaneers have outscored opponents by an average of 12.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Charleston Southern has lost by an average of 4.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
