Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Presbyterian Blue Hose Free Prediction 02/29/20

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The Presbyterian Blue Hose (9-21, 6-11 BigSou) welcome the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (13-16, 7-10 BigSou) to Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center as the regular season comes to a close. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Blue Hose lost a winnable game to the Longwood Lancers, 58-55, while the Buccaneers fell to the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 83-74.

Charleston Southern had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.9 (above their season average of 22.7) while Presbyterian had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 26.5). Presbyterian was lifted by Owen McCormack, who had 12 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Phlandrous Fleming Jr. had a good outing for Charleston Southern, recording 23 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Fleming Jr. led the Buccaneers to a 74-66 win. He scored a game-high 25 points. Charleston Southern had a much better turnover percentage (12.3 vs. 20.5). Presbyterian, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (17-23; 73.9 percent).

Presbyterian could struggle to create turnovers. Charleston Southern ranks 137th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.5 percent), while Presbyterian forces the 70th-fewest turnovers (17.5 percent).

Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Presbyterian, ATS Winner – Presbyterian, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Charleston Southern ranks 69th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while Presbyterian ranks 257th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
  • The Buccaneers average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 148th in the country. The Blue Hose rank 196th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
  • The Blue Hose rank 83rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while the Buccaneers rank 238th (37.6).
  • Charleston Southern ranks 128th in assists per game (13.3) while Presbyterian ranks 191st in assists allowed per game (13.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Blue Hose’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 6.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (5.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average).