The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (2-2) go head-to-head against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (1-4) in the at Freedom Hall Civic Center. The game is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Buccaneers got blown out by the third-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 94-46, while the Thunderbirds lost to the UCLA Bruins, 76-61.
Southern Utah had a better effective field goal percentage (0.402 vs. 0.455) while Charleston Southern had a better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 13.8). Dontrell Shuler had a solid performance for Charleston Southern, contributing 15 points. Meanwhile, Southern Utah rallied around John Knight III, who put up 14 points and six assists.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this contest that showcases two of the NCAA’s more up-tempo teams. Charleston Southern ranks 58th in possessions per game (72.1) and Southern Utah is 16th (74.4) since the 2018-19 season.
Southern Utah vs. Charleston Southern Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Charleston Southern, ATS Winner – Charleston Southern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Southern Utah ranks 71st in rebounds per game (37.6) while Charleston Southern ranks 254th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
- The Thunderbirds rank 123rd in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Buccaneers rank 232nd (14.2).
- Charleston Southern averages 3.1 blocks per game, which is ranked 175th in the NCAA. Southern Utah ranks 210th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Buccaneers rank 34th in steals per game (7.8) while the Thunderbirds rank 203rd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Charleston Southern averages 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 30th in the NCAA. Southern Utah ranks 183rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
