Hampton Pirates vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Prediction 02/08/20

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The Hampton Pirates (10-12, 5-4 BigSou) will be at Buccaneer Fieldhouse to clash with the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (11-12, 5-6 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. Action starts at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Hampton Pirates vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Buccaneers were beaten by the Longwood Lancers, 71-63, while the Pirates lost a winnable game to the High Point Panthers, 88-85.

Hampton had a better effective field goal percentage (0.548 vs. 0.532) while Charleston Southern had a better effective field goal percentage (0.541 vs. 0.500). Charleston Southern was lifted by Phlandrous Fleming Jr., who contributed 25 points, five rebounds and five assists. Ben Stanley, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Hampton with 25 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Stanley led the Pirates to a 92-85 win. He registered a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Hampton out-rebounded Charleston Southern. The Pirates had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. 6), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 20) and total rebounds (36 vs. 26).

The high-powered offense of Hampton will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Charleston Southern. The Pirates rank 75th in offensive efficiency, while the Buccaneers are 280th in defensive efficiency. The Pirates figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.

Hampton Pirates at Charleston Southern Buccaneers Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Charleston Southern, ATS Winner – Charleston Southern, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Charleston Southern ranks 70th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Hampton ranks 271st (17.8).
  • The Pirates rank 33rd in blocks per game (4.6) while the Buccaneers rank 178th (2.3).
  • The Pirates average 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 38th in the NCAA. The Buccaneers rank 205th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
  • Hampton ranks 113th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Charleston Southern ranks 267th (32.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Pirates have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Hampton has been defeated by an average of 1.5 points.
  • During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (2.1 above their season average).