SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE SPARTANS @ COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS

Coastal looks for a response at home

Coastal is 0-2 after losses to Eastern Michigan and No. 2 Duke and now returns home for an in-state matchup with USC Upstate.

A new-look Coastal rotation is still taking shape

Twelve newcomers have produced most of Coastal’s scoring through two games, while seven players have recorded a block.

Perry has emerged as Coastal’s lead scorer

Trey Perry led Coastal in scoring in each of its first two games and averages 17 points per game.

Upstate’s perimeter shooting is an area to watch

Upstate made 10 of 41 three-point attempts through two games; improved accuracy could open its interior attack.

Perotti gives the Spartans a frontcourt focal point

Alessandro Perotti scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds against South Carolina State; repeating that impact on the road will be important.

No confirmed availability update in the previews

The available previews report no injuries or confirmed lineup changes, so no verified availability adjustment is indicated.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Upstate +9.5 as a cautious spread lean

If +9.5 is available, Upstate is the preferred modest spread lean over the moneyline.

Under 150.5 lean

Consider the under 150.5 if you expect Upstate to force a half-court game.

Avoid the steep Coastal moneyline

At -490, Coastal’s moneyline offers little value; prefer the spread or a pass.