The North Carolina Central Eagles (3-8) head to HTC Center to square off with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (6-4). The Eagles can put an end to an eight-game road losing streak. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
North Carolina Central Eagles at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Chanticleers were victorious over the Winthrop Eagles 92-88, while the Eagles won big over the Christendom College Crusaders 109-28.
North Carolina Central dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.4 (better than their season average of 21.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.637 (above their season average of 0.445). For those same stats, Christendom College was 49.4 and 0.283, respectively. The Chanticleers, on the other hand, knocked down 27 of their 35 free throws (77.1 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.544). DeVante Jones played well for Coastal Carolina with 32 points and seven assists. Meanwhile, Jibri Blount had a good game for North Carolina Central, recording 31 points, 12 rebounds and five steals.
The Chanticleers won the only game between these two teams last season, 69-65. Coastal Carolina was successful at getting and making free throws. The Chanticleers made 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent), while the Eagles were 11-14 (78.6 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The high-octane offense of Coastal Carolina will square off against the mid-tier defense of North Carolina Central. The Chanticleers rank 13th in offensive efficiency, while the Eagles are 139th in defensive efficiency. The Chanticleers figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ATS Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, ATS Winner – Coastal Carolina, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- North Carolina Central ranks 78th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3) while Coastal Carolina ranks 264th (28.5).
- The Chanticleers rank 20th in rebounds per game (40.4) while the Eagles rank 119th (32.5).
- Coastal Carolina ranks 40th in steals per game (8.3) while North Carolina Central ranks 89th (9.7).
- The Eagles rank 62nd in assists per game (12.5) while the Chanticleers rank 197th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- Coastal Carolina ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while North Carolina Central ranks 124th (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Chanticleers have scored an average of 83.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (6.3 above their season average).
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, North Carolina Central has been defeated by an average of 3.3 points.
