The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (12-10, 6-4 SBC) will be at Strahan Coliseum to challenge the Texas State Bobcats (18-5, 7-3 SBC) in a SBC matchup. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Texas State Bobcats ATS Odds
In their last game, the Bobcats edged the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 74-71, while the Chanticleers were blown out by the UT Arlington Mavericks, 74-54.
The Bobcats, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.529, had a great mark of 0.589, while the Mountaineers had a turnover percentage of 19.4 (above their season average of 15.6). Coastal Carolina, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 18.1). Tre’Larenz Nottingham was a key piece for Texas State with 18 points and five rebounds. Ebrima Dibba, meanwhile had a good outing for Coastal Carolina, recording 12 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Alex Peacock led the Bobcats to a 65-61 win. He recorded 13 points. Texas State had a better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 18.8). Coastal Carolina, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (20-28; 71.4 percent).
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for Texas State in this battle. The Bobcats currently rank 67th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 percent), while Coastal Carolina ranks 189th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.8 percent). Moreover, the Chanticleers rank 273rd in turnover percentage (20.4 percent), while the Bobcats rank 43rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.2 percent).
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Texas State Bobcats Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas State ranks 87th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while Coastal Carolina ranks 274th (26.8).
- The Bobcats rank 52nd in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Chanticleers rank 67th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9).
- The Bobcats rank 34th in assists per game (16.0) while the Chanticleers rank 161st (13.2).
- Texas State averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 57th in the nation. Coastal Carolina ranks 142nd in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Chanticleers have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
- The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 11.2 for the season.
