USC Upstate Spartans vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Free Prediction 02/09/19

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The USC Upstate Spartans (6-19, 1-10 BigSou) travel to John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center to challenge the Campbell Fighting Camels (13-10, 6-3 BigSou). The Spartans can end an eight-game road losing streak. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

USC Upstate Spartans at Campbell Fighting Camels ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Fighting Camels lost a winnable game to the High Point Panthers, 57-56, while the Spartans were blown out by the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 90-71.

USC Upstate had a better turnover percentage (14.9 vs. 18.6) while Campbell forced High Point into a turnover percentage of 21.2 (above their season average of 16.4). Chris Clemons put together a good game for Campbell with 23 points. Malik Moore, meanwhile played well for USC Upstate, recording 27 points and nine rebounds.

The Fighting Camels won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 93-74. Campbell’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over USC Upstate. The Fighting Camels had a rate of 0.354, while the Spartans posted a mark of 0.082. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Campbell figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Fighting Camels currently rank 65th in offensive efficiency, while the Spartans rank 251st in defensive efficiency.

USC Upstate Spartans vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Campbell, ATS Winner – Campbell, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • USC Upstate ranks 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Campbell ranks 162nd (22.7).
  • The Fighting Camels rank 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while the Spartans rank 254th (37.9).
  • Campbell averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. USC Upstate ranks 138th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
  • The Fighting Camels rank eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Spartans rank 121st (3.6).
  • Campbell ranks 50th in assists per game (15.4) while USC Upstate ranks 135th in assists allowed per game (13.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Fighting Camels have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
  • The Spartans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 4.7 for the season.