South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. USC Upstate Spartans ATS Prediction

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The USC Upstate Spartans (2-8) welcome the South Carolina State Bulldogs (2-10) to G.B. Hodge Center. The Bulldogs look to put an end to a 10-game road losing streak. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. USC Upstate Spartans ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Spartans were beaten by the South Carolina Gamecocks, 65-52, while the Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the Brevard College Tornados, 99-51.

South Carolina State played a perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 60.0 and a turnover percentage of 17.5. For those same stats, Brevard College recorded marks of 25.0 and 33.4, respectively. USC Upstate, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.388 vs. 0.328). Malik Moore put together a solid game for USC Upstate with 16 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, South Carolina State was lifted by Ozante Fields, who finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Damni Applewhite has been outstanding as of late for South Carolina State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

USC Upstate appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Spartans rank 82nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474), while South Carolina State is 319th in effective field goal percentage (0.464).

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. USC Upstate Spartans Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – USC Upstate, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • USC Upstate ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while South Carolina State ranks 288th (14.4).
  • The Spartans average 3.0 blocks per game, which ranks 133rd in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 183rd in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
  • South Carolina State averages 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 152nd in the NCAA. USC Upstate ranks 191st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
  • The Bulldogs rank 50th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Spartans rank 258th (38.9).
  • USC Upstate ranks 160th in assists per game (13.1) while South Carolina State ranks 254th (10.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
  • The Spartans\u2019 average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, matching their season average.