Coastal Carolina at South Carolina Upstate

Coastal Carolina made it to the Championship game of the Basketball Classic last season and is off to a 2-0 start averaging 103.5 points. The offense has been upgraded with a pair of transfers who are leading the team in scoring in senior guards Linton Brown (20.5 ppg) and Jomaru Brown (18.5 ppg). The latter is actually coming off the bench while shooting 59% from the field. Throw in 6-9 junior Essam Mostafa (16 ppg, 12 rpg) and 6-8 senior Jimmy Nichols (10.5 ppg, 10 rpg) up front and this team has depth, talent, and balance. South Carolina Upstate went 15-16 last year and has had a tough start getting routed by Duke and Clemson in the last two games, both on the road. The offense has only two players averaging double-digits in scoring, so back the deep visitors to win the game. Play Coastal Carolina on the moneyline.