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South Carolina Upstate @ Presbyterian

Current Records: South Carolina Upstate 3-10; Presbyterian 8-8

What to Know

Get ready for a Big South battle as the Presbyterian Blue Hose and the South Carolina Upstate Spartans will face off at 4 p.m. ET Saturday at Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with Presbyterian winning the first 75-65 at home on the road and South Carolina Upstate taking the second 65-51.

The Blue Hose came up short against the North Carolina A&T Aggies on Wednesday, falling 65-57.

Meanwhile, South Carolina Upstate was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 82-77 to the Radford Highlanders.

Presbyterian is the favorite in this one, with an expected 8.5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (2-0-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

With the two teams each stumbling in off of a defeat, both will be hungry for the victory. We'll see which team satisfies their hunger and which team leaves with an empty stomach.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center -- Clinton, South Carolina
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $39.00

Odds

The Blue Hose are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Spartans, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Blue Hose as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Presbyterian have won four out of their last seven games against South Carolina Upstate.

  • Feb 18, 2021 - South Carolina Upstate 65 vs. Presbyterian 51
  • Feb 15, 2021 - Presbyterian 75 vs. South Carolina Upstate 65
  • Jan 30, 2020 - South Carolina Upstate 77 vs. Presbyterian 74
  • Jan 21, 2019 - Presbyterian 68 vs. South Carolina Upstate 59
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Presbyterian 64 vs. South Carolina Upstate 61
  • Dec 13, 2016 - South Carolina Upstate 76 vs. Presbyterian 48
  • Nov 16, 2015 - Presbyterian 74 vs. South Carolina Upstate 73