The Charleston Cougars (22-8, 11-6 CAA) welcome the UNCW Seahawks (9-21, 5-12 CAA) to TD Arena as the regular season comes to a conclusion. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
UNCW Seahawks vs. Charleston Cougars ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Cougars were victorious over the Elon Phoenix, 84-74, while the Seahawks fell to the William & Mary Tribe, 71-63.
Charleston played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.314 (above their season average of 0.264) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 25.8). Elon was 0.117 and 18.2, respectively, for those same stats. UNCW, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 25.0). Jarrell Brantley played a pivotal role for Charleston with 24 points and 12 rebounds. UNCW, meanwhile, was lifted by Kai Toews, who put up 17 points and seven assists.
In their first matchup this year, Grant Riller led the Cougars to a 73-66 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 31 points. Charleston did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (21-26; 80.8 percent). UNCW, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.554 vs. 0.481).
Charleston could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense squares off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Cougars currently rank 34th in offensive efficiency, while UNCW ranks 352nd in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Seahawks rank 54th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent), while the Cougars rank 33rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).
UNCW Seahawks at Charleston Cougars Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Charleston, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNCW ranks 50th in assists per game (15.2) while Charleston ranks 227th (11.4).
- The Seahawks rank 151st in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Cougars rank 227th (20.5).
- UNCW ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Charleston ranks 71st (2.9).
- The Seahawks rank 85th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Cougars rank 249th (32.1).
- Charleston ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while UNCW ranks 137th (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 5.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
