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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping: Wildcats vs. Southern
- (5-10) Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Southern Jaguars (7-9)
- Date: Monday, January 9th
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Venue: F. G. Clark Activity Center, Baton Rouge
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Wildcats +500 | Jaguars -715
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Bethune-Cookman +11.5 | Southern -11.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 144.5
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Through 15 games, Bethune-Cookman has an 5-10 overall record. Out of 11 road games this season, the Wildcats have a record of 2-9. Having been the underdog in 11 games, Bethune-Cookman has gone 1-10 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +11.5 underdogs on the spread. Bethune-Cookman currently has a record of 1-1 in Southwestern Athletic action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 4-9.
Coming into the game, Marcus Garrett is the team leader in scoring, averaging 13.3 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Garrett is grabbing 4.6 rebounds and adding 2.3 assists. Bethune-Cookman’s second leading scorer is Zion Harmon, who has hit 36.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.5 points per game.
The Offense
On offense, Bethune-Cookman is one of the worst performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 63.4 points per game. This figure places them just 416th in college basketball. Bethune-Cookman’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 74.88% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 358th in overall field goal percentage at 41.6%. When the Wildcats have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 33.6% of their looks.
Indeed, in terms of pace, Bethune-Cookman is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.4 per contest, placing them just 538th in college basketball. Currently, Bethune-Cookman’s 32.6 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Wildcats are averaging 10.0 offensive boards per game.
Southern Jaguars
Southern heads into their matchup vs Bethune-Cookman with a record of 7-9 and riding a 3 game win streak. Currently, the Jaguars have been the home team 3 times, sitting with a record of 3-0. Getting ready to play for the 4 times as the favorite, Southern has gone 2-2 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Jaguars come into this game as -11.5 point favorites. Southern currently has a record of 3-0 in Southwestern Athletic action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 4-9.
Coming into the game, Brion Whitley is the team leader in scoring, averaging 10.9 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Whitley is grabbing 2.9 rebounds and adding 0.9 assists. Southern’s second leading scorer is Bryson Etienne, who has hit 40.6% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 11.5 points per game.
The Offense
Southern’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 71.9, which places them 176th in the NCAA. Southern’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 66.39% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 228th in overall field goal percentage at 44.0%. When the Jaguars have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 35.3% of their looks.
All in all, in terms of pace, Southern is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 71.0 per contest, placing them just 288th in college basketball. Currently, Southern’s 31.6 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Jaguars are averaging 9.6 offensive boards per game.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Southern Jaguars CBB Betting Trends
- Bethune-Cookman is 3-2 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Wildcats are 1-4 straight up in these matchups.
- Bethune-Cookman is 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 3-7 SU.
- The Wildcats are 0-3 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Jaguars are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs the spread in these contests.
Free Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Southern Jaguars NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +11.5
Our analysis for this game between Southern Jaguars and the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats points to Bethune-Cookman covering the spread as +11.5 point underdogs. We see the line for this matchup being set too high, leaving an opportunity for Bethune-Cookman to cover.
Even if they are trailing throughout the game, the Wildcats are an excellent candidate to keep the final score closer than oddsmakers are expecting. In these situations, the better team’s pace of play can play a large role in them being able to cover such a large spread.
However, given that both sides are near the NCAA average in possessions per game, Bethune-Cookman won’t be forced to play an unfamiliar style of basketball.
Additionally, heading into the game, our model recommends locking in a bet on the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at +11.5.
Free Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Southern Jaguars Betting Pick: Bethune-Cookman ATS
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