The South Carolina State Bulldogs (7-23, 5-9 MEAC) and the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (13-15, 8-6 MEAC) battle at Moore Gym. The Bulldogs will attempt to end a five-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Wildcats were victorious over the Florida A&M Rattlers, 67-54, while the Bulldogs were beaten by the North Carolina Central Eagles, 72-62.
The Wildcats forced 20 turnovers and held the Rattlers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.441 (below their season average of 0.503). South Carolina State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 20.8). Bethune-Cookman received a boost from Cletrell Pope, who put up 20 points and 12 rebounds. Ian Kinard, meanwhile played well for South Carolina State, finishing with 14 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Pope led the Wildcats to a 98-73 win. He registered a double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds. One of Bethune-Cookman’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 36 trips to the line, while South Carolina State went 23 times.
Bethune-Cookman could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the nation. The Wildcats rank 23rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.461), while South Carolina State is 316th in effective field goal percentage (0.471). Furthermore, the Bulldogs, who rank 56th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent), will try to take advantage of the Wildcats, who rank 288th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Bethune-Cookman, ATS Winner – Bethune-Cookman, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bethune-Cookman ranks seventh in rebounds per game (41.2) while South Carolina State ranks 225th (33.3).
- The Wildcats rank 237th in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while the Bulldogs rank 299th (17.1).
- Bethune-Cookman blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 80th in the NCAA. South Carolina State ranks 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Wildcats rank 86th in assists per game (14.4) while the Bulldogs rank 251st (10.8).
- South Carolina State ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Bethune-Cookman ranks 155th (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 2.1 for the season.
