Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our USC Upstate vs Coastal Carolina NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Conway.
USC Upstate vs Coastal Carolina Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Spartans versus the Chanticleers? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Coastal Carolina is favored by -6.5 against USC Upstate in a non-conference matchup.
USC Upstate vs. Coastal Carolina Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: USC Upstate Spartans at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- Where: Conway at The HTC Center
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds COAST -6.5, SCUP +220 | COAST -272 O/U 147.5
Spartans Preview: Can USC Upstate Pull Off a Road Win?
USC Upstate faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 26th, as they traveled to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes. Entering the game as +28.5 point underdogs, the Spartans fell short, losing 110-77. The total points for the game reached 187, surpassing the over/under line of 168.5.
USC Upstate struggled early, trailing 55-28 at halftime. While they managed to score 49 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t slow down Iowa, who put up 55 points after the break.
Spartans Offense Breakdown
USC Upstate put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.5%. They hit 33.3% of their threes, making 9 of 27 attempts, and connected on 51.3% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they went 10-for-14, good for 71.4%.
Brock Harding and Brit Harris each scored 20 points, with Harding adding 10 assists. Harding shot 69.2% from the field, while Harris hit 60.0% of his shots, including 66.7% from three. Josh Dix contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 50.0% from beyond the arc.
Spartans Team Defense
USC Upstate's defense struggled, giving up 110 points on 60% shooting, including 68% from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 31 of 45 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, USC Upstate allowed 12 threes on 26 attempts (46%) and sent their opponents to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws (80%).
Chanticleers Preview: Does Coastal Carolina Have What it Takes at Home?
Coastal Carolina’s season hit a bump on Saturday with a 77-70 road loss to Alabama A&M. The Chanticleers entered the game as 3-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.
Coastal Carolina appeared to be in control early, leading 34-24 at halftime. However, they allowed 53 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36, leading to the loss.
Chanticleers Offense Breakdown
Coastal Carolina put up 70 points in their latest game, shooting 40.4% from the field. They hit 9 of 23 from beyond the arc, good for 39.1%, and connected on 65.5% of their free throws, going 19 for 29.
The Chanticleers grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists. Darius Ford led the way with 17 points and 5 assists, while Noah Amenhauser added 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Chanticleers Team Defense
Coastal Carolina gave up 77 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field. They held them to 42% shooting on two-point attempts, with 17 makes on 40 tries.
From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 43%, hitting 7 of 16 threes. Coastal Carolina also sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws (71%).
Spartans vs Chanticleers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their three previous road games, USC Upstate has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 77 points per game.
- Coastal Carolina has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 68 points per game while allowing 74. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Spartans have a straight up record of 0-10. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Chanticleers have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.
USC Upstate vs Coastal Carolina Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: USC Upstate +6.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.