It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Towson Tigers (5-10, 1-2 CAA) welcome the UNCW Seahawks (5-10, 1-1 CAA) to SECU Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
UNCW Seahawks vs. Towson Tigers Betting Prediction
The last time the Seahawks played, they were defeated by the Campbell Fighting Camels, 97-93. Campbell’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over UNCW. The Fighting Camels had a rate of 7.8, while the Seahawks posted a mark of 19.4. Ty Taylor was UNCW’s leading scorer with 29 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
The Tigers lost big to the No. 5 Virginia Cavaliers in their last matchup, 73-42. Virginia’s 7.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Towson, who had a mark of 20.9. With nine points and six rebounds, Towson’s Brian Fobbs had a solid game.
Towson appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this contest. The Tigers rank 22nd in offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 percent), while UNCW ranks 143rd in defensive rebounding percentage (72.6 percent).
Devontae Cacok has averaged 0 points over the last five games for UNCW.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, the Seahawks won 73-71. UNCW had a better turnover percentage (17.9 vs. 19.6). Towson, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 30.2).
UNCW Seahawks vs. Towson Tigers Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Towson, ATS Winner – Towson, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNCW ranks 60th in assists per game (15.5) while Towson ranks 242nd (9.8).
The Seahawks rank 110th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while the Tigers rank 256th (17.3).
Towson ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while UNCW ranks 78th (33.2).
The Tigers rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Seahawks rank 44th (2.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Seahawks have outscored opponents by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. For the season, UNCW has lost by an average of 4.5 points.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
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