North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • North Carolina Central (16-11) is a -7.5 point favorite vs South Carolina State (5-24)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points

The North Carolina Central Eagles (16-11) visit Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center to take on the South Carolina State Bulldogs (5-24) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Orangeburg.

North Carolina Central is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

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-7.5 -110O 148.5 -115-350
South Carolina State +7.5 -110U 148.5 -105+260

North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts North Carolina Central will win this game with 65.9% confidence.

North Carolina Central vs South Carolina State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts South Carolina State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both North Carolina Central and South Carolina State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • North Carolina Central have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.95 Units / 74% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 37 games (+6.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 93% ROI)
  • North Carolina Central has hit the Team Total Under in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 89% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 34 games (+11.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+7.50 Units / 36% ROI)
  • South Carolina State have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • South Carolina State have covered the Spread in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)

North Carolina Central Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina Central has gone 14-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.2 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.9 Units / 1.54% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI

South Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina State has gone 13-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.45 Units / -11.22% ROI).

  • 4-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.3 Units / -13.36% ROI
  • 17-10 when betting the Over for +6 Units / 19.48% ROI
  • 10-17 when betting the Under for -8.7 Units / -28.25% ROI

North Carolina Central Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina Central is shooting 56% from inside the arc (363/646) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

North Carolina Central is shooting 68% from the free throw line (717/1,051) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

South Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State has averaged 1.12 points per shot (3,926 points/3,517 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

South Carolina State has an eFG% of 46% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

South Carolina State has a TS% of 43% since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

South Carolina State has averaged 1.14 points per shot (1,699 points/1,487 shots) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

North Carolina Central Defensive Stats & Trends:

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South Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State has averaged 19.9 defensive rebounds per game (458 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

South Carolina State has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,443/3,138) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 11th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

South Carolina State has allowed 85.8 points per game (1,974 points/23 games) this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.6

South Carolina State has allowed 8.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 25th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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