The Charleston Cougars (6-2) go head-to-head with the Charlotte 49ers (2-3) at TD Arena. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Charlotte 49ers vs. Charleston Cougars Free Prediction
In the 49ers’ last outing, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Davidson Wildcats, 76-56. Davidson’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Charlotte. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.611 (above their season average of 0.507), while the 49ers posted a mark of 0.404 (below the 0.497 mark opponents have averaged against Davidson this season). Charlotte’s Milos Supica played well, finishing with 14 points and seven rebounds.
The Cougars beat the South Carolina State Bulldogs in their last game, 83-70. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Charleston’s biggest advantages. They made 30 trips to the line, nine more than South Carolina State. Grant Riller was the game’s high scorer with 23 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
The Cougars won the sole contest against the 49ers last season, 81-72. Charleston’s 0.586 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Charlotte, who had a rate of 0.476.
The high-octane offense of Charleston will go head-to-head against the porous defense of Charlotte. Since the 2017-18 season, the Cougars rank 56th in offensive efficiency, while the 49ers are 313th in defensive efficiency. The Cougars should have the edge on that end of the court.
Charlotte vs. Charleston Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Charleston ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (4.2) while Charlotte ranks 264th (7.5).
The Cougars rank 131st in blocks per game (3.5) while the 49ers rank 241st (2.6).
Charleston ranks 197th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while Charlotte ranks 267th (19.4).
The 49ers rank 260th in rebounds per game (33.5) while the Cougars rank 295th (32.7).
Charleston ranks 301st in assists per game (10.9) while Charlotte ranks 308th (10.7).
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