The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-15, 0-3 BigSou) will try to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they challenge the Campbell Fighting Camels (8-8, 1-1 BigSou) at Kimmel Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Campbell Fighting Camels at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Free Prediction
The Fighting Camels are trying to rebound after their 90-86 loss to the Winthrop Eagles in their last matchup. Winthrop’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Campbell. The Eagles had a rate of 0.651 (above their season average of 0.580), while the Fighting Camels posted a mark of 0.540. Chris Clemons was the top scorer from either team with 34 points on 10-for-28 shooting.
The last time the Bulldogs played, they got blown out by the Hampton Pirates, 83-61. Hampton’s 0.625 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over UNC Asheville, who had a mark of 0.417. The Pirates’ mark was above their season average of 0.484. With 13 points on 4-for-13 shooting, Devon Baker was UNC Asheville’s high scorer.
After the Bulldogs won both matchups against the Fighting Camels last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, UNC Asheville won 64-57. UNC Asheville’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Campbell. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.132, while the Fighting Camels posted a mark of 0.109.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of UNC Asheville. UNC Asheville ranks 349th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 24.6 percent), while the gambling defense of Campbell forces the 91st-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.2 percent). Additionally, the Fighting Camels’ 58th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.547) will square off against the Bulldogs’ 334th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.558).
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College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UNC Asheville, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes:
Campbell ranks 50th in assists per game (15.6) while UNC Asheville ranks 221st in assists allowed per game (17.2).
The Fighting Camels average 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 39th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 174th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
Campbell ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (29.1) while UNC Asheville ranks 142nd (22.6).
The Fighting Camels rank 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Bulldogs rank 123rd (3.9).
Campbell ranks 216th in rebounds per game (33.5) while UNC Asheville ranks 257th (30.1).
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The Fighting Camels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 6.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
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