The South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-9) and the Liberty Flames (7-2) battle at Vines Center. The Bulldogs look to end their nine-game road losing streak, while the Flames attempt to lengthen their five-game home winning streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Liberty Flames ATS Odds
Both teams blew out their last opponent. The Flames defeated the Maine-Fort Kent Bengals 89-40, while the Bulldogs beat the Brevard College Tornados 99-51.
South Carolina State dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 60.0 and a turnover percentage of 17.5. Brevard College recorded marks of 25.0 and 33.4, respectively, for those same stats. The Flames, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.368 vs. 0.054) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.1 vs. 22.0). Liberty rallied around Scottie James, who had 11 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Ozante Fields fueled South Carolina State with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Damni Applewhite has been playing at a high level as of late for South Carolina State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Liberty could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their upper-echelon offense faces off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Flames rank 54th in effective field goal percentage (0.547), while South Carolina State ranks 338th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.562).
South Carolina State Bulldogs at Liberty Flames Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Liberty, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Liberty ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while South Carolina State ranks 195th (4.0).
- The Flames are 12th in the nation with 30.2 rebounds allowed per game while the Bulldogs are 52nd with 36.3 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Flames rank 91st in assists per game (14.6) while the Bulldogs rank 259th (10.7).
- Liberty ranks 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while South Carolina State ranks 286th (18.0).
