Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. USC Upstate Spartans Betting Prediction 12/03/19

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The USC Upstate Spartans (1-7) welcome the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-4) to G.B. Hodge Center. The Spartans look to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. USC Upstate Spartans ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Spartans got blown out by the Charlotte 49ers, 83-47, while the Colonels lost to the Cleveland State Vikings, 65-51.

Eastern Kentucky forced Cleveland State into a turnover percentage of 25.4 (above their season average of 20.4) while USC Upstate held Charlotte to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below the 29.5 mark opponents have averaged against USC Upstate this season). USC Upstate’s Bryson Mozone led the way, finishing with nine points. Eastern Kentucky, meanwhile, rallied around Darius Hicks, who recorded six points and 15 rebounds.

The Colonels won the sole game between these two teams last year, 79-77. Eastern Kentucky had a much better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 26.3). USC Upstate, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.414).

This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of USC Upstate. Dating back to last season, USC Upstate ranks 249th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of Eastern Kentucky has forced the 16th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.8 percent).

Eastern Kentucky at USC Upstate Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – USC Upstate, ATS Winner – USC Upstate, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Eastern Kentucky averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 75th in the country. USC Upstate ranks 286th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
  • The Colonels rank 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while the Spartans rank 74th in three pointers allowed per game (20.4).
  • USC Upstate blocks 2.8 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 210th in the country. Eastern Kentucky ranks 219th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
  • The Colonels rank third in steals per game (10.4) while the Spartans rank 155th (6.4).
  • Eastern Kentucky ranks 77th in assists per game (14.6) while USC Upstate ranks 214th in assists allowed per game (13.5).