Troy Trojans vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ATS Prediction 03/09/19

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The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (15-14, 9-8 SBC) welcome the Troy Trojans (11-18, 4-13 SBC) to HTC Center as the regular season wraps up. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Troy Trojans at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Chanticleers easily got past the South Alabama Jaguars, 92-70, while the Trojans fell to the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 72-64.

The Chanticleers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.2, had an absurd mark of 46.7 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.648 (above their season average of 0.526). Troy, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.484 vs. 0.517). Coastal Carolina rallied around Zac Cuthbertson, who contributed 28 points and seven rebounds. Javan Johnson, meanwhile fueled Troy with 17 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Cuthbertson led the Chanticleers to an 88-75 win. He put up 17 points and eight rebounds. Coastal Carolina’s 0.647 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Troy, who had a mark of 0.500.

The offensive glass should be a huge edge for Coastal Carolina in this meeting. The Chanticleers rank 55th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.6 percent), while Troy ranks 282nd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.3 percent).

Troy Trojans vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, ATS Winner – Troy, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Troy ranks 24th in blocks per game (4.6) while Coastal Carolina ranks 161st (2.5).
  • The Trojans average 23.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 119th in the nation. The Chanticleers rank 244th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
  • Coastal Carolina averages 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 92nd in the NCAA. Troy ranks 176th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Trojans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.2, up from 2.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Chanticleers have scored an average of 85.6 points per game (8.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.0 points per game (8.2 above their season average).