USC Upstate Spartans vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Prediction, Odds and Best Bet for November 9
Coastal Carolina will beat USC Upstate, with a projected score of Coastal Carolina 78, USC Upstate 69. Trey Perry’s early scoring and Coastal’s shot-blocking offer the strongest reasons to favor the hosts against a Spartans team struggling from three. Confidence is low, and neither Coastal -9 nor the 148.5 total creates a compelling wager. The official SportsJaw recommendation is Pass.
USC Upstate Spartans vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers prediction and best bet
Coastal Carolina gets the winner pick, but covering nine points is a separate question. Perry has led the Chanticleers in scoring in both games, giving the forecast a clear offensive focal point. Coastal’s seven blocks per game also make finishing inside a matchup worth watching.
The caution is substantial: both teams are 0-2, and Coastal has scored only 122 points across its two outings. Projecting 78 here anticipates an improvement against USC Upstate, rather than simply extending Coastal’s scoring average. With a projected margin equal to the spread and little separation from the total, the best betting decision is Pass.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET. This is a 2026-27 men’s college basketball matchup.
Venue: The HTC Center, Conway, South Carolina.
Broadcast: ESPN+.
Records: USC Upstate Spartans 0-2; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 0-2.
SportsJaw odds: USC Upstate Spartans +9.5 (-110); Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -9.5 (-110). Moneyline: USC Upstate Spartans +360; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -480. Total: Over 149.5 (-110); Under 149.5 (-110).