The Winthrop Eagles (17-10, 9-5 BigSou) wrap up their home schedule at Winthrop Coliseum against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (13-13, 7-6 BigSou). Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Winthrop Eagles Betting Odds
In their last game, the Eagles fell to the Radford Highlanders, 87-81, while the Buccaneers dismantled the USC Upstate Spartans, 92-60.
Charleston Southern dominated every facet of the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 33.0) and a free throw rate of 0.090 (matching their season average). USC Upstate put up marks of 12.8 and 0.052, respectively, for those same stats. Winthrop, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (13-15; 86.7 percent). Winthrop received a boost from Josh Ferguson, who had 24 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Christian Keeling had a good outing for Charleston Southern, recording 19 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Ferguson led the Eagles to a 76-72 win. He produced 17 points and seven rebounds. Winthrop was lights out from beyond the arc (13-29; 44.8 percent). Charleston Southern, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.233 vs. 0.048).
There could be plenty of transition offense in this meeting that showcases two of the nation’s more fast-breaking teams. Winthrop ranks 16th in possessions per game (75.0) and Charleston Southern is 51st (72.5). Furthermore, the Buccaneers, who rank 50th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), will square off against the Eagles, who rank 35th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Winthrop Eagles Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Winthrop, ATS Winner – Winthrop, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Charleston Southern ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while Winthrop ranks 265th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
- The Eagles average 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 44th in the nation. The Buccaneers rank 198th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- The Buccaneers rank 25th in steals per game (8.0) while the Eagles rank 226th (4.3).
- Winthrop averages 40.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 11th in the nation. Charleston Southern ranks 177th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 6.2 for the season.
