The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (4-4) go head-to-head against the Hampton Pirates (3-5) at the HTC Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Hampton Pirates at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Free Prediction
The Pirates will be looking for similar success after dismantling the Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs in their last matchup, 110-58. The Pirates had a much better free throw rate (0.222 vs. 0.036) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.568 vs. 0.327). With 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting, Jermaine Marrow was the game’s high scorer.
The last time the Chanticleers were in action, they won big over 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). Zac Cuthbertson was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field.
The Chanticleers won the only contest against the Pirates last season, 85-81. Getting to the free throw line was one of Coastal Carolina’s biggest strengths. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Hampton had 18.
Coastal Carolina should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Chanticleers rank 63rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.482), while Hampton is 290th in effective field goal percentage (0.490) since last season.
Hampton Pirates at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Coastal Carolina, O/U – Under
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Coastal Carolina ranks 35th in rebounds per game (38.7) while Hampton ranks 292nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
The Chanticleers rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Pirates rank 195th (3.8).
Hampton ranks 112th in steals allowed per game (5.8) while Coastal Carolina ranks 252nd (7.0).
The Pirates rank 202nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while the Chanticleers rank 306th (25.5).
Hampton ranks 87th in assists per game (14.7) while Coastal Carolina ranks 147th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
*****
