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South Carolina Upstate @ Hampton

Current Records: South Carolina Upstate 9-11; Hampton 6-12

What to Know

The South Carolina Upstate Spartans lost both of their matches to the Hampton Pirates last season on scores of 68-69 and 74-84, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. South Carolina Upstate and Hampton will face off in a Big South battle at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday at Hampton Convocation Center.

The Spartans made easy work of the North Carolina A&T Aggies this past Saturday and carried off an 84-64 win.

Meanwhile, things were close when the Pirates and the Charleston Southern Buccaneers clashed this past Saturday, but Hampton ultimately edged out the opposition 78-74.

Barring any buzzer beaters, South Carolina Upstate is expected to win a tight contest. They are currently seven-for-seven against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Their wins bumped South Carolina Upstate to 9-11 and Hampton to 6-12. We'll see who can continue their climb to a .500 record.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Hampton Convocation Center -- Hampton, Virginia
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Spartans are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Pirates, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Hampton have won four out of their last six games against South Carolina Upstate.

  • Jan 15, 2021 - Hampton 84 vs. South Carolina Upstate 74
  • Jan 14, 2021 - Hampton 69 vs. South Carolina Upstate 68
  • Feb 29, 2020 - South Carolina Upstate 90 vs. Hampton 79
  • Jan 08, 2020 - South Carolina Upstate 83 vs. Hampton 73
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Hampton 92 vs. South Carolina Upstate 71
  • Jan 24, 2019 - Hampton 88 vs. South Carolina Upstate 70