Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Coastal Carolina vs Arkansas State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Jonesboro.

Coastal Carolina vs Arkansas State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Chanticleers and Red Wolves game? Catch the action at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, AR, as the Red Wolves hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Arkansas State is favored by -15.5 to win at home against Coastal Carolina.

Coastal Carolina vs. Arkansas State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Arkansas State Red Wolves
Where: Jonesboro at First National Bank Arena
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds ARKST -15.5, COAST +925 | ARKST -1950 O/U 142.5

Chanticleers Preview: Can Coastal Carolina Grab a Win on the Road?

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Recent Game/Games

The Chanticleers evened their record at 5-5 with a 73-68 win over North Carolina A&T on Tuesday. Coastal Carolina, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Coastal Carolina took control early, leading 37-27 at halftime. Though they allowed 41 points in the second half, they managed to hold on for the win. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Chanticleers Offense Breakdown

Coastal Carolina's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a strong 59% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 3 of 19 attempts (15.8%).

At the free-throw line, the Chanticleers connected on 78.3% of their attempts, going 18 for 23. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Landon Glasper led the way with 29 points, while Noah Amenhauser and Rasheed Jones each added 20 points, with Amenhauser shooting 72.7% from the field.

Chanticleers Team Defense

Coastal Carolina's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 40% from two-point range (21/52). They limited the damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot 5/15 for 33%.

From the free-throw line, Coastal Carolina's opponent went 11/14, hitting 78% of their attempts. The Chanticleers also allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Red Wolves Preview: Does Arkansas State Have What it Takes at Home?

Arkansas State improved to 8-3 on the season with a 98-89 win over UAB on Sunday. The Red Wolves, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 187, surpassing the over/under line of 159.5.

Trailing 53-28 at halftime, Arkansas State turned things around by outscoring UAB 56-31 in the second half. Their defensive adjustments and offensive surge were key to the comeback.

Red Wolves Offense Breakdown

Arkansas State put up 98 points in their latest game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.6%, and they hit 79.2% of their free throws, going 19-for-24 from the line. The Red Wolves also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.

Taryn Todd led the way with 31 points, hitting 4-of-9 from three-point range and adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Kobe Julien contributed 25 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 66.7% from deep. Yaxel Lendeborg and Tyren Moore each added 22 points, with Moore hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip.

Red Wolves Team Defense

Despite giving up 89 points, Arkansas State's defense managed to hold their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, with 31 made baskets on 76 attempts. Inside the arc, the Red Wolves allowed 47% shooting, as their opponent connected on 21 of 44 two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Arkansas State's defense gave up 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17, shooting 70%. The Red Wolves allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Chanticleers vs Red Wolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Chanticleers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 69 points per game in this stretch.
In their last five home games, Arkansas State has averaged 85 points per game while allowing 82. The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
Through their last three games as the underdog, the Chanticleers have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Red Wolves have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 0-5 against the spread.