Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23
The Wildcats and Bulldogs are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs will host the game at S-H-M Memorial Center in Orangeburg, SC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 151.5 points, and the Bulldogs are favored to win at home against the Wildcats.
BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS VS SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: South Carolina State Bulldogs -2.5
This game will be played at S-H-M Memorial Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 9th.
WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will South Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Do the Wildcats Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Bethune-Cookman has a 4-4 record after playing eight games. So far, all of the Wildcats’ games have been on the road. As of now, Bethune-Cookman has an ATS record of 2-4, which is below .500. In their last five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.
In eight games, Bethune-Cookman comes in with an over/under mark of 3-3-0, with their games averaging 145.2 points per game. Looking at the Wildcats’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 143 points per game.
Bethune-Cookman recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 96 points against Incarnate Word. This output exceeded their season average of 78.6 points per game. Offensively, the Wildcats hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 307th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 379th in terms of percentage and 246th in three-pointers made.
At present, the Wildcats’ defense is nationally ranked 136th, allowing 71.0 points per game. So far, the Bethune-Cookman defense is giving up an average of 8.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 14.1 times per game (575th).
Can the Bulldogs Pull Off a Home Win?
South Carolina State is preparing for their 10th game of the season, holding a 2-7 record. Away from home, the Bulldogs are 0-7 this year while they have a 1-0 record at home. As of now, South Carolina State has a winning ATS record, sitting at 5-2-1. Over their last five games, the team has gone 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
Through nine games, South Carolina State has an over/under record of 5-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 154.2 points per game so far. Looking at the Bulldogs’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 153 points per game.
In their previous game, the Bulldogs’ offense finished with 64 points, which is right in line with their current average of 69 points per contest. On offense, South Carolina State has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 40%. So far, they are 189th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 63%.
Facing Bethune-Cookman, South Carolina State aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 81.7 points allowed per game (247th). In today’s game vs. Bethune-Cookman, the South Carolina State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, South Carolina State made 15 free-throws vs. the Bulldogs.