Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at South Alabama Jaguars ATS Prediction 12/21/19

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It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (7-5, 0-1 SBC) visit South Alabama to play the Jaguars (6-5, 0-1 SBC). The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. South Alabama Jaguars ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Jaguars lost to the Appalachian State Mountaineers, 81-71, while the Chanticleers were blown out by the Troy Trojans, 77-59.

Coastal Carolina held Troy to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 33.6) while South Alabama was lights out from beyond the arc (12-28; 42.9 percent). South Alabama was lifted by Andre Fox, who recorded 24 points. Keishawn Brewton, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Coastal Carolina with 12 points.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Chanticleers won the most recent matchup 92-70. Coastal Carolina had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.7 vs. 17.2). South Alabama, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (19-22; 86.4 percent). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.

It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s premier offenses clash. South Alabama currently ranks 39th with 111.4 points per 100 possessions and Coastal Carolina is 28th (113.1).

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at South Alabama Jaguars Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – South Alabama, ATS Winner – South Alabama, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • South Alabama ranks 80th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while Coastal Carolina ranks 248th (28.3).
  • The Jaguars average 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 57th in the country. The Chanticleers rank 106th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
  • Coastal Carolina ranks 81st in assists per game (14.3) while South Alabama ranks 91st in assists allowed per game (12.1).
  • The Chanticleers rank 42nd in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Jaguars rank 207th (33.2).
  • Coastal Carolina ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while South Alabama ranks 79th (3.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Chanticleers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 8.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (4.6 above their season average).