It will be a battle between BigSou opponents when the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (6-7) welcome the High Point Panthers (7-7) to Buccaneer Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
High Point Panthers vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers Free Prediction
In the Panthers’ last outing, they were beaten by the William & Mary Tribe, 79-69. William & Mary’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over High Point. The Tribe had a rate of 0.291, while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.183. High Point’s Brandonn Kamga played well, finishing with 24 points, six rebounds and five steals.
The Buccaneers dismantled the Columbia International Rams in their last game, 100-68. The Buccaneers had a much better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 30.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.125 vs. 0.063). Travis McConico was the game’s top scorer with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Buccaneers won the last game 83-74. The Buccaneers had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 21.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.340 vs. 0.306).
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Charleston Southern. Charleston Southern ranks 218th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of High Point forces the 100th-most turnovers in the nation (19.1 percent).
High Point Panthers vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Charleston Southern, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Charleston Southern ranks 134th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while High Point ranks 265th (17.4).
The Panthers rank 47th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Buccaneers rank 99th (37.2).
Charleston Southern averages 2.9 blocks per game, which ranks 101st in the country. High Point ranks 138th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
The Buccaneers rank 41st in steals per game (9.9) while the Panthers rank 72nd (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Panthers have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, High Point has defeated opponents by an average of 0.2 points.
During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 81.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
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