The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (11-11, 4-7 SBC) will be at First National Bank Arena to take on the Arkansas State Red Wolves (15-8, 7-5 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Arkansas State Red Wolves ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Red Wolves fell to the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 71-64, while the Chanticleers were defeated by the Little Rock Trojans, 96-79.
Coastal Carolina had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 36.1) while Arkansas State had a better turnover percentage (15.9 vs. 18.3). Arkansas State’s Caleb Fields played well, putting up 14 points and seven assists. Meanwhile, Coastal Carolina was led by Tim Ceaser, who had 19 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Marquis Eaton led the Red Wolves to an 80-75 win. He produced 20 points. Arkansas State did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (28-39; 71.8 percent). Coastal Carolina, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.508 vs. 0.500).
The physical Arkansas State offense might be living from the charity stripe in this meeting. The Red Wolves currently rank first in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.343, while Coastal Carolina ranks 317th in FTA rate allowed (0.288). It will also be a showdown of conflicting styles as the up-tempo Chanticleers rank 33rd in possessions per game, while the more methodical Red Wolves rank 286th.
Coastal Carolina vs. Arkansas State Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Coastal Carolina ranks ninth in rebounds per game (41.2) while Arkansas State ranks 244th (32.8).
- The Red Wolves rank 93rd in steals per game (7.0) while the Chanticleers rank 180th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- Arkansas State ranks third in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while Coastal Carolina ranks 77th (3.1).
- The Red Wolves rank 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while the Chanticleers rank 262nd (26.6).
- Arkansas State ranks 70th in assists per game (14.5) while Coastal Carolina ranks 191st in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Red Wolves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, up from 0.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Chanticleers have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (8.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
