- North Carolina Central is a -2.5 point favorite vs South Carolina State
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
- North Carolina Central / South Carolina State TV channel: ESPN+
The North Carolina Central Eagles visit Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center to take on the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Orangeburg, SC.
North Carolina Central is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The North Carolina Central vs. South Carolina State Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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North Carolina Central vs. South Carolina State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts North Carolina Central will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Carolina State will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.
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North Carolina Central Basketball Best Bets Today:
- North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.70 Units / 53% ROI)
- North Carolina Central have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- North Carolina Central has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games (+3.00 Units / 14% ROI)
- North Carolina Central has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
- North Carolina Central have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.20 Units / 15% ROI)
South Carolina State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- South Carolina State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.80 Units / 69% ROI)
- South Carolina State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 5 games at home (+7.85 Units / 23% ROI)
- South Carolina State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games (+6.90 Units / 74% ROI)
- South Carolina State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.90 Units / 67% ROI)
- South Carolina State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 6 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
North Carolina Central has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.05 Units / -4.76% ROI).
- 6-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.45 Units / -39.21% ROI
- 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI
- 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
South Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
South Carolina State has a 9-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI).
- 4-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.15 Units / -49.67% ROI
- 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI
- 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI
North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:
North Carolina Central has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (350 assists/ 290 TOs) this season — tied for best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0
North Carolina Central had 23.1 free throw attempts per game last season — 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
North Carolina Central has averaged 1.27 points per shot (1,740 points/1,375 shots) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 1.23
North Carolina Central averaged 77.0 points per game (2,310 points/30 games) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 70.6
South Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:
South Carolina State averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (407 rebounds/30 games) last season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.2
South Carolina State had 407 offensive rebounds last season — most among MEAC Teams
South Carolina State averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (437 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
South Carolina State averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (407 rebounds/30 games) last season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:
North Carolina Central allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (178/627) last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%
North Carolina Central has allowed an average of 1.60 points per shot (485 points/303 shots) this season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.33
North Carolina Central has allowed opponents to shoot 55% (167/303) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%
North Carolina Central allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game last season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.1
South Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:
South Carolina State averaged 21.1 defensive rebounds per game (634 rebounds/30 games) last season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
South Carolina State has allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.2
South Carolina State averaged 8.3 steals per game (250 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
South Carolina State forced 15.8 turnovers per game (522 turnovers/33 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
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