The USC Upstate Spartans (5-10, 0-1 BigSou) will be at the Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center to go head-to-head with the Presbyterian Blue Hose (8-7) in a BigSou matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
USC Upstate Spartans vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Blue Hose fell to the Charleston Cougars, 85-73, while the Spartans were defeated by the South Carolina Gamecocks, 65-52.
USC Upstate had a better effective field goal percentage (0.388 vs. 0.328) while Presbyterian had a better effective field goal percentage (0.492 vs. 0.457). Presbyterian was led by Francois Lewis, who put up 21 points. Meanwhile, Malik Moore had a good game for USC Upstate, putting up 16 points and nine rebounds.
Presbyterian appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Blue Hose currently rank 42nd in offensive efficiency, while USC Upstate ranks 214th in defensive efficiency.
USC Upstate Spartans vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Presbyterian, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Presbyterian ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.5) while USC Upstate ranks 138th (7.1).
- The Spartans rank 153rd in rebounds per game (35.7) while the Blue Hose rank 184th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
- The Spartans rank 37th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Blue Hose rank 138th (22.9).
- Presbyterian ranks 40th in assists per game (15.9) while USC Upstate ranks 141st in assists allowed per game (13.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
- The Blue Hose’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.8, up from 8.7 for the season.
