Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Winthrop Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

The Chanticleers and Eagles are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles will host the game at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, SC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Winthrop being favored by -10.5 over Coastal Carolina.

COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS VS WINTHROP EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +10.5

This game will be played at Winthrop Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Eagles.
• Even though we have Winthrop winning straight-up, we like Coastal Carolina at +10.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can Coastal Carolina Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Recent Game/Games

Coastal Carolina improved to 4-4 on the season with a narrow 58-57 win over Campbell on Wednesday. The Chanticleers, who were +5 point underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Coastal Carolina led 26-17 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 of their own. The combined points of 115 fell short of the O/U line of 131.5.

Coastal Carolina managed just 58 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a 35.7% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 14 threes. At the free-throw line, they struggled, connecting on only 47.4% of their attempts, going 9 for 19.

Noah Amenhauser and Terren Frank each put up 20 points, with Amenhauser shooting 61.5% from the field. Cam Gregory added 14 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while Colby Duggan contributed 13 points, making 2 of 5 threes. The Chanticleers recorded 17 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Coastal Carolina’s defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 13 of 34 attempts, a 38% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Coastal Carolina’s defense kept the pressure on, as their opponent shot just 26% on threes, hitting 7 of 26. They also allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Is a Home Win Possible for Winthrop?

Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games

Winthrop improved to 5-3 on the season with an 86-78 road win over Queens (NC) on Tuesday. The Eagles, who entered the game as -4.5 favorites, covered the spread and picked up the win.

Winthrop led 40-35 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 164 went over the O/U line of 158.5.

Winthrop put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 49.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.5%, with a strong 58.1% on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.8% of their threes.

Chris Ashby and Nick Johnson each contributed 20 points, with Ashby knocking down 5 threes. Bryce Cash added 13 points and 7 assists, shooting 83.3% from the field.

Winthrop’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field, connecting on 28 of 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 54% shooting, as the other team went 19/35 on two-point shots.

From three-point range, Winthrop’s defense allowed 9 made threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 13 for 54%. Winthrop gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.