The North Carolina Central Eagles (4-7) will try to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (5-5) at HTC Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they were blown out by the No. 22 Clemson Tigers, 71-51. Clemson’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over North Carolina Central. The Tigers had a rate of 15.7, while the Eagles posted a mark of 24.5. North Carolina Central’s Zacarry Douglas played well, finishing with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
The Chanticleers had no trouble getting past the Ferrum Panthers in their last matchup, 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 top scorer from either team with 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Randy Miller, Jr. (0 points) has been great for the Eagles while Cuthbertson (0 points) has made great contributions to the Chanticleers.
The high-octane offense of Coastal Carolina will clash against the mid-tier defense of North Carolina Central. The Chanticleers currently rank 65th in offensive efficiency, while the Eagles are 200th in defensive efficiency. The Chanticleers should have the edge on that end of the court.
North Carolina Central Eagles at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
North Carolina Central ranks 83rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while Coastal Carolina ranks 266th (27.5).
The Eagles rank 31st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Chanticleers rank 145th (6.7).
Coastal Carolina ranks 161st in assists per game (13.1) while North Carolina Central ranks 214th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
The Eagles rank 13th in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while the Chanticleers rank 26th (31.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Eagles have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, North Carolina Central has defeated opponents by an average of 2.5 points.
During their last five games, the Chanticleers have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.0 points per game (6.9 below their season average).
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