The Cleveland State Vikings (1-2) will travel to Colonial Life Arena to meet the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-0). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.
Cleveland State Vikings at South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Gamecocks won big over the Wyoming Cowboys, 66-32, while the Vikings got blown out by the Missouri State Bears, 73-53.
South Carolina dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.9 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500. Wyoming put up marks of 9.1 and 0.282, respectively, for those same stats. Cleveland State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (19.2 vs. 17.9). A.J. Lawson played a key role for South Carolina with 12 points. Cleveland State, meanwhile, was led by Daylen Williams, who recorded 10 points and seven rebounds.
South Carolina could own the offensive glass in this matchup. The Gamecocks rank 58th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 percent), while Cleveland State ranks 334th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.0 percent) dating back to last season.
Cleveland State Vikings at South Carolina Gamecocks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Carolina, ATS Winner – South Carolina, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- South Carolina ranks 70th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while Cleveland State ranks 266th (15.0).
- The Gamecocks rank 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while the Vikings rank 162nd (3.1).
- South Carolina ranks 130th in steals per game (6.4) while Cleveland State ranks 214th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Gamecocks average 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 109th in the NCAA. The Vikings rank 303rd in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
- Cleveland State ranks 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while South Carolina ranks 233rd (20.5).
