South Carolina State vs North Carolina Central Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 7

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  • North Carolina Central (16-8) is a -7.5 point favorite vs South Carolina State (17-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • South Carolina State / North Carolina Central TV channel: ESPN+

The South Carolina State Bulldogs (17-10) visit McDougald-McLendon Arena to take on the North Carolina Central Eagles (16-8) on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Durham, NC.

North Carolina Central is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The South Carolina State vs. North Carolina Central Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Carolina State+7.5 -105O 143.5 -110+290
North Carolina Central -7.5 -115U 143.5 -110-375

South Carolina State vs North Carolina Central Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Carolina Central will win this college basketball game with 73.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Carolina State vs North Carolina Central Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Carolina Central will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Carolina State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 29 games (+15.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 22 games (+6.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • South Carolina State have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 26 games (+6.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 26 games (+5.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.50 Units / 8% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.35 Units / 8% ROI)

South Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina State has a 17-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6 Units / 19.51% ROI).

  • 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.15 Units / 19.3% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.55 Units / -18.05% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 9.08% ROI

North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina Central has a 16-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.2 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.3 Units / -5.02% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI

South Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State has averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (299 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.4

South Carolina State has averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.0

South Carolina State has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

South Carolina State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (311 assists/ 305 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 0.9

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has averaged 11.5 turnovers per game (241 turnovers/21 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 13.5

North Carolina Central has 22.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 20.2

North Carolina Central has a TS% of 46% this season — 4th lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

North Carolina Central is shooting 55% from inside the arc (873/1,590) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 51%

South Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State has averaged 8.1 steals per game (178 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

South Carolina State has 178 steals this season — 3rd most among MEAC Teams

South Carolina State has allowed 7.3 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.2

South Carolina State has allowed 7.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.5

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (116/445) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

North Carolina Central has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,410 points/1,212 shots) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

North Carolina Central has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (501 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8

North Carolina Central has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,212 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5


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