Coastal Carolina at Arkansas State

A tough spot for the Coastal Carolina defense, playing the middle of a three-game road trip. They are 8-2-1 OVER the total against a team with a winning percentage below .400. They head to a run-and-gun Arkansas State squad off an 82-79 win over Appalachian State. They are not a strong defensive team, as at home the Red Wolves are averaging 78.3 scoring, but allowing 80.7 points per game. Arkansas State has allowed 89, 89, 87, 82 and 79 points the last five contests, on a 7-0 run OVER the total. They are also 10-1 OVER at home. Play the OVER.