The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-14, 0-2 BigSou) look to put an end to their 10-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Hampton Pirates (6-8, 1-0 BigSou) at Hampton Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Hampton Pirates ATS Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they were beaten by the Longwood Lancers, 67-62. Longwood made good use of their 27 trips to the charity stripe, making 22 of them (81.5 percent). UNC Asheville, meanwhile, was just 9-10 (90.0 percent). Devon Baker was UNC Asheville’s high scorer with 14 points on 4-for-11 shooting.
The Pirates were victorious over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in their last contest, 94-82. Hampton was lights out from beyond the arc (13-25; 52.0 percent). Charleston Southern, meanwhile, held the Pirates to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 31.0). Jermaine Marrow was the game’s high scorer with 35 points on 12-for-21 shooting from the field.
It will be a battle of contrasting styles as the fast-paced Pirates (ranked 16th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Bulldogs (342nd in possessions per game).
Baker has averaged 22 points,4.0 assists over the last five games for UNC Asheville.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Hampton Pirates Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Hampton, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Hampton ranks 13th in rebounds per game (41.4) while UNC Asheville ranks 248th (29.7).
The Pirates rank 96th in assists per game (14.4) while the Bulldogs rank 228th in assists allowed per game (17.1).
Hampton averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 103rd in the NCAA. UNC Asheville ranks 171st in steals allowed per game (7.9).
The Pirates average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Hampton averages 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 93rd in the country. UNC Asheville ranks 119th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.6, down from 16.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 81.2 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
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