Charleston Southern at Florida State College Basketball Picks & Predictions 12/18/2017

Monday, December 18, 2017

Donald L. Tucker Center

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The Charleston Southern Buccaneers head to Donald L. Tucker Center to take on the Florida State Seminoles on Monday, December 18, 2017.

Charleston Southern heads into this matchup with a mark of 4-5. They currently have a point differential of 4.1 as they are averaging 76.7 points per contest while giving up 72.6 per game. Florida State has an overall record of 9-1. They are averaging 85.4 points per game and surrendering 67.4, good for a point differential of 18.0.

Valuable Charleston Southern Buccaneers Betting Trends

The Charleston Southern Buccaneers are 0-1 against the spread this season

The Charleston Southern Buccaneers are 1-0 against the over/under this year

Important Florida State Seminoles Betting Trends

The Florida State Seminoles are 6-1 against the spread this season

The Florida State Seminoles are 4-4 against the over/under this year

Key Charleston Southern Buccaneers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Florida State Seminoles Injuries

11/25/17 C Christ Koumadje Lower Body is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Christian Keeling averages 17.8 points per contest while playing 31.2 minutes per night this year. He grabs 5.2 rebounds per contest and distributes 2 assists per game. His FG percentage is 65% while his free throw percentage is 78%. Travis McConico averages 13.1 points per contest in 26.2 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.2 assists per game and 6 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 47% for the season while his free throw percentage is 68%.

Player Spotlight

Terance Mann scores 15.6 points per contest while playing 28 minutes per game this season. He hauls in 5.6 rebounds per contest and has 2.8 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 65% and his free throw percentage is at 67%. Braian Angola-Rodas averages 12.7 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 27.6 minutes per game. He also brings in 4.6 rebounds per game and has 3.6 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is 79%.

Useful Team Statistics

Charleston Southern averages 76.7 points per contest this year, which is 156th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 4.1 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a unit, which has them ranked 108th. From 3-point territory they shoot 30%, which is good for 315th in Division 1. They average 39.8 boards per contest and 13.0 assists per game, which ranks them 56th and 240th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 59th with 15.3 per game. The Buccaneers allow 72.6 points per contest, which is 190th in the country. They also surrender a 40% shooting percentage and a 38% average from 3-point range, ranking them 61st and 278th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 34.4 rebounds a game which ranks 160th, and they allow 13.4 assists per game which puts them in 201st place in college basketball. They force 15.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 286th in D-1.

Useful Team Statistics

Florida State is 28th in the country with 85.4 points per contest this season. They are 42nd in the nation in shooting at 49%, while their average scoring margin is 18.0. They shoot 36% from beyond the arc, which is good for 127th in Division 1. They are 34th in the country in rebounding with 40.8 boards per contest and 67th in assists per game with 16.3. The Seminoles are 135th in turnovers per contest with 14.2. The Seminoles give up 67.4 points per game, which ranks them 86th in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 38% shooting percentage and a 29% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 14th and 23rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 48th with 11.0 dimes allowed per game and 211th with 35.6 boards surrendered per contest. The Seminoles are 319th in college basketball in forcing turnovers with 17.1 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Buccaneers are 162nd in the country in defensive rating with 99.5, and their offensive rating of 105.2 is ranked 178th. They are 189th in college basketball in pace with 70.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 185th. As a unit they are 215th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 258th in D-1. Charleston Southern is 103rd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 19 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 167th in the country.

Advanced Statistics

Florida State is 205th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 19.2 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 43%, which is 13th in the nation. The Seminoles are 48th in the country in offensive rating with 113.7, and their defensive rating of 89.7 is ranked 24th. In terms of pace they are 34th in Division 1 with 75.1 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 56% is 46th. As a team they are 74th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shots, ranking 198th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Charleston Southern/Florida State college basketball game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Charleston Southern

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