USC Upstate Spartans vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Prediction 01/30/20

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The USC Upstate Spartans (8-13, 3-5 BigSou) will be at the Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center to clash with the Presbyterian Blue Hose (8-13, 5-3 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.

USC Upstate Spartans at Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Blue Hose were beaten by the Winthrop Eagles, 72-57, while the Spartans beat the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 80-63.

The Spartans, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.478, had a superb mark of 0.565 and had a free throw rate of 0.352 (above their season average of 0.223). Presbyterian, on the other hand, held Winthrop to an effective field goal percentage of 0.481 (below their season average of 0.532). Presbyterian received a boost from Chris Martin, who contributed 13 points. Everette Hammond, meanwhile played a pivotal role for USC Upstate with 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

The Blue Hose dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent game, Presbyterian won 68-59. One of Presbyterian’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 26 free throw attempts, while USC Upstate had 18. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Presbyterian could have a difficult time creating turnovers. USC Upstate ranks 140th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.7 percent), while Presbyterian forces the 246th-most turnovers (18.5 percent).

USC Upstate Spartans vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Presbyterian, ATS Winner – Presbyterian, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • USC Upstate ranks 134th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6) while Presbyterian ranks 255th (25.7).
  • The Blue Hose rank 219th in rebounds per game (33.9) while the Spartans rank 242nd (33.1).
  • USC Upstate ranks 159th in steals per game (6.0) while Presbyterian ranks 171st in steals allowed per game (7.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Blue Hose have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
  • The Spartans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 4.9 for the season.