South Carolina State Bulldogs at Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Prediction

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The South Carolina State Bulldogs (1-1) will travel to Buccaneer Fieldhouse to take on the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (1-1). Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

South Carolina State Bulldogs at Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Odds

Both teams were blown out in their last contest. The Buccaneers fell to the Florida Gators, 76-46, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 74-52.

South Carolina State had a much better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 19.3) while Charleston Southern had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 vs. 12.5). Christian Keeling had a solid performance for Charleston Southern, contributing 18 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Damni Applewhite played a key role for South Carolina State with 21 pointsThe Bulldogs won the lone game between these two teams last year, 91-88. One of South Carolina State’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 29 free throw attempts, while Charleston Southern had just 13.

It could be an error-filled game for the Charleston Southern offense. Dating back to last season, Charleston Southern ranks 235th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of South Carolina State has forced the 98th-most turnovers in the country (20.0 percent).

South Carolina State at Charleston Southern ATS Pick

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

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Charleston Southern ranks 89th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while South Carolina State ranks 262nd (37.2).
  • The Buccaneers rank 197th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while the Bulldogs rank 270th (19.2).
  • Charleston Southern averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 54th in the NCAA. South Carolina State ranks 80th in steals allowed per game (5.6).
  • The Buccaneers rank 154th in assists allowed per game (13.3) while the Bulldogs rank 271st (15.1).
  • Chaleston Southern ranks 132nd in blocks per game (3.4) while South Carolina State ranks 229th (2.3).