The South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-5) welcome the USC Upstate Spartans (2-8) to Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center. The Spartans can put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
USC Upstate Spartans vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs beat the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 90-85, while the Spartans lost to the Furman Paladins, 84-72.
South Carolina State knocked down 31 of their 38 free throws (81.6 percent) and held UNC Asheville to an effective field goal percentage of 0.507 (below the 0.560 mark opponents have averaged against South Carolina State this season). USC Upstate, on the other hand, made nine of their 21 three pointers (42.9 percent). South Carolina State received a boost from Rayshawn Neal, who recorded 21 points, five rebounds and five assists. Bryson Mozone, meanwhile played a pivotal role for USC Upstate with 22 points and five rebounds.
The Spartans won the sole game between these two teams last season, 88-84. USC Upstate was lights out from beyond the arc (11-25; 44.0 percent). South Carolina State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.3 vs. 25.0).
The physical South Carolina State offense could be getting to the free throw line a lot in this meeting. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Bulldogs rank eighth in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.301, while USC Upstate ranks 326th in FTA rate allowed (0.278).
USC Upstate Spartans at South Carolina State Bulldogs Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Carolina State, ATS Winner – South Carolina State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- USC Upstate ranks 122nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while South Carolina State ranks 254th (17.0).
