It will be a battle between SBC opponents when the Troy Trojans (7-5) welcome the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (6-6) to Trojan Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Troy Trojans Betting Prediction
In the Chanticleers’ last game, they blew out the Ferrum Panthers, 91-47. The Chanticleers had a much better free throw rate (0.311 vs. 0.058) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 vs. 14.7). Coastal Carolina was lifted by Zac Cuthbertson, who was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
The Trojans had no trouble getting past the Fort Valley State Wildcats in their last contest, 95-60. The Trojans had a much better turnover percentage (8.8 vs. 30.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 27.6). Alex Hicks was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Trojans won the last game 66-65. Troy had a better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.190). Coastal Carolina, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 vs. 6.5).
Cuthbertson has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Coastal Carolina.
A focal point for the Coastal Carolina offense is getting to the free throw line. The Chanticleers rank 24th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.307), but Troy is among the best in the country at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 56th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.189).
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Troy Trojans Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, ATS Winner – Troy, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Troy ranks 119th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Coastal Carolina ranks 249th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
The Chanticleers rank 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Trojans rank 131st (35.3).
Troy averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. Coastal Carolina ranks 147th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
The Trojans rank sixth in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Chanticleers rank 37th (2.7).
Troy ranks 83rd in assists per game (14.6) while Coastal Carolina ranks 96th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
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The Chanticleers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 7.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
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