Presbyterian Blue Hose vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans

This NCAAB matchup features Presbyterian Blue Hose (14-14 (10-3)) traveling to take on South Carolina Upstate Spartans (11-17 (8-5)) at G.B. Hodge Center, Spartanburg, SC. These two teams are closely matched, with both squads posting similar scoring differentials this season. This projects as a competitive contest that could go either way. On offense, SC Upstate averages 75.2 points per game, which exceeds what the Presbyterian defense typically allows (71.2 PPG). That mismatch could give the home side opportunities to exploit. Meanwhile, Presbyterian scores 71.8 PPG but faces a SC Upstate defense that limits opponents to 74.5 PPG. The home team's defensive effort could be the difference-maker. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and SC Upstate will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model sees this as essentially a coin-flip game, projecting just a 2.0-point margin. Expect a tight finish. The 68% confidence interval ranges from SC Upstate winning by 16 to losing by 12. The market has this game at +1.5, but our model sees value on SC Upstate with a 3.5-point edge. Our line: SC Upstate -2.0. Combined with the total projection of 147 versus the market line of 141.5, there are opportunities to find value on both sides of this matchup.

SC Upstate has struggled this season at 11-17 (8-5). The wins have been hard to come by, and the team is looking for answers on both ends of the floor. Home court advantage will be critical for any chance at pulling off an upset. Presbyterian sits at 14-14 (10-3) on the season. They've been competitive in most outings but have had their share of inconsistent performances. On the road, they'll need to bring their best effort to come away with a win. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.