The Winthrop Eagles (14-7, 8-0 BigSou) and the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (11-9, 5-3 BigSou) battle at Buccaneer Fieldhouse. The Eagles look to prolong their 10-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Winthrop Eagles vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Buccaneers defeated the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 92-83, while the Eagles beat the Presbyterian Blue Hose 72-57.
Winthrop played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 22.7 (worse than their season average of 16.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 35.2). For those same stats, Presbyterian was 32.2 and 33.3, respectively. Meanwhile, Charleston Southern’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Gardner-Webb. The Buccaneers had a rate of 0.643 (above their season average of 0.495), while the Runnin’ Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.449 (below the 0.518 mark opponents have averaged against Charleston Southern this season). Charleston Southern was lifted by Phlandrous Fleming Jr., who contributed 31 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. Hunter Hale had a good game for Winthrop, recording 19 points.
The Eagles edged out the Buccaneers in this series last year, securing victories in two out of three contests. In the most recent matchup, Charleston Southern won 77-63. Charleston Southern had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.593 vs. 0.415). Winthrop, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (14-18; 77.8 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The Eagles’ Hale has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 16 points per game. Meanwhile, Fleming Jr. has averaged 21 points,9.8 rebounds,3.4 assists,1.2 steals,1.2 blocks during that same time frame for the Buccaneers.
It could be an error-filled game for the Charleston Southern offense. Charleston Southern ranks 221st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Winthrop forces the 70th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.6 percent). Additionally, the 41st-ranked offense of the Eagles (offensive efficiency of 110.0) will attempt to exploit the 270th-ranked defense of the Buccaneers (defensive efficiency of 103.0).
Winthrop Eagles vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Winthrop, ATS Winner – Winthrop, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Winthrop ranks 11th in rebounds per game (41.1) while Charleston Southern ranks 241st (33.1).
- The Eagles rank 94th in steals per game (7.1) while the Buccaneers rank 158th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- The Eagles rank 22nd in assists per game (16.0) while the Buccaneers rank 191st in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- Winthrop ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while Charleston Southern ranks 125th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 10.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (7.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
