North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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  • North Carolina Central (9-4) is a -2.5 point favorite vs South Carolina State (9-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • North Carolina Central / South Carolina State TV channel: ESPN+

The North Carolina Central Eagles (9-4) visit Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center to take on the South Carolina State Bulldogs (9-6) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST 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 148.5 total points.

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North Carolina Central vs. South Carolina State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Carolina Central-2.5 -115O 148.5 -110-150
South Carolina State +2.5 -105U 148.5 -110+125

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 57.6% 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 57.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Carolina Central have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 23 games (+6.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 26 games (+5.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 26 games (+4.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 28 games (+11.95 Units / 39% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+11.95 Units / 37% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+6.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • South Carolina State have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 28 games (+0.85 Units / 3% ROI)

North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina Central has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI).

  • 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 29.03% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI

South Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina State has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / 13.68% ROI).

  • 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.65 Units / -39.04% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Over for +5.55 Units / 31.62% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Under for -7.1 Units / -40.23% ROI

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (225 assists/ 193 TOs) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 0.9

North Carolina Central is shooting 56% from inside the arc (301/538) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

North Carolina Central has an eFG% of 51% this season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 48%

North Carolina Central is shooting 46% (1,273/2,753) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

South Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State has averaged 14.0 offensive rebounds per game (238 rebounds/17 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.5

South Carolina State has averaged 12.8 offensive rebounds per game (613 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.0

South Carolina State has an eFG% of 45% this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

South Carolina State has averaged 1.12 points per shot (1,221 points/1,086 shots) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.6

North Carolina Central has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,107 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5

North Carolina Central has averaged 8.2 steals per game (387 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 8.0

North Carolina Central has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (98/375) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 34%

South Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State has averaged 8.6 steals per game (146 steals/17 games) this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.8

South Carolina State has averaged 7.7 steals per game (370 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 8.0

South Carolina State has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (145/386) this season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

South Carolina State has forced 14.1 turnovers per game (253 turnovers/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 13.7


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