The Presbyterian Blue Hose (17-13, 9-6 BigSou) welcome the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (14-14, 8-7 BigSou) to Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center as the regular season comes to a conclusion. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Blue Hose lost to the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 78-70, while the Buccaneers easily got past the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 77-48.
Charleston Southern played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 10.0 (better than their season average of 15.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.580 (above their season average of 0.503). For those same stats, UNC Asheville put up marks of 24.6 and 0.398, respectively. Presbyterian, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 25.7). Presbyterian’s Adam Flagler led the way, recording 16 points and five rebounds. Christian Keeling played a pivotal role for Charleston Southern with 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Keeling led the Buccaneers to an 85-84 win. He recorded 21 points and five rebounds. The Buccaneers’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Blue Hose. Charleston Southern had a rate of 12.0, while Presbyterian posted a mark of 13.7.
Presbyterian could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their elite offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Blue Hose rank 48th in effective field goal percentage (0.541), while Charleston Southern ranks 266th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.521).
Charleston Southern at Presbyterian Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Presbyterian, ATS Winner – Presbyterian, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Charleston Southern averages 29.1 three pointers per game, which ranks eighth in the country. Presbyterian ranks 219th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- The Buccaneers average 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 58th in the country. The Blue Hose rank 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
- Presbyterian ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Charleston Southern ranks 108th (3.4).
- The Blue Hose rank fourth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Buccaneers rank 155th (6.8).
- Presbyterian ranks 33rd in assists per game (15.7) while Charleston Southern ranks 183rd in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blue Hose have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (7.1 above their season average).
- The Buccaneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 6.4 for the season.
