High Point Panthers vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Buccaneers. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Buccaneers at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! High Point is favored by -12 in this Big South conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 152.5 points.
HIGH POINT PANTHERS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers +12
This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.
WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Buccaneers.
- Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.
Can High Point Grab a Win on the Road?
High Point has been dominant at home this season, going 14-1 with an average scoring margin of +11.0 points per game. However, they have been solid on the road as well, going 6-5 with an average scoring margin of +2.9 points per game.
Coming into today’s game, High Point has been the favorite in 17 of their 28 games, going 16-1 in those contests. They are 22-6 overall this season, including an 11-2 record in Big South play.
High Point has been a solid bet against the spread this season, going 16-8-2. Their road ATS mark is 7-2-2 and they are 6-2-2 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.
So far this season, the over/under record in High Point games is 16-10, including a 2-1 mark in their last three games. Today’s over/under line of 152.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season of 151.9. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 160 points.
High Point is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 99 points versus Radford. This output is higher than their season-average of 84.9 points per game. The High Point offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 24.1 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 35% of their looks from outside this season.
Currently, the Panthers’ defense holds the 233rd rank in the nation, allowing 74.2 points per game. Against Radford in their most recent game, the High Point defense gave up a total of 74 points while allowing Radford to hit 52% of their shots.
Are the Buccaneers Ready for a Home Win?
Charleston Southern comes into this game as a 12-point underdog, and they have been the underdog in 20 of their 26 games this season. They are 4-16 in those games.
The Buccaneers are 3-6 at home this season, and they are coming off a three-point win over USC Upstate. Over their last 10 games at home, Charleston Southern is 5-5.
Charleston Southern’s ATS record this season is 10-12-1. At home, they have gone 3-5-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Buccaneers are 6-4 ATS.
Charleston Southern’s over/under record for the season sits at 8-13-2, and the average over/under line in their games is 142.6. Today’s over/under line of 152.5 is higher than 18 of their games this year. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 4-6.
In contrast to their season average of 68.9 points per game, the Charleston Southern had a below average performance. They scored 63 points against USC Upstate and had a field goal percentage of 38.2%. On offense, Charleston Southern has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 42%. So far, they are 182nd in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 75%.
The Buccaneers’ defense is presently ranked 247th nationally, allowing an average of 74.9 points per contest. Against USC Upstate in their most recent game, the Charleston Southern defense gave up a total of 60 points while allowing USC Upstate to hit 39% of their shots.