The UNCW Seahawks (4-4) square off against the Davidson Wildcats (6-1) at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Davidson Wildcats at UNCW Seahawks Free Prediction
The last time the Wildcats played, they thoroughly outplayed the Charlotte 49ers, 76-56. The Wildcats had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.611 (above their season average of 0.507) and had a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 15.3). Jon Axel Gudmundsson had a solid performance for Davidson, putting up 20 points and 10 rebounds.
The Seahawks defeated the East Carolina Pirates in their last game, 95-86. Getting to the free throw line was one of UNCW’s largest strengths. They had 34 free throw attempts, while East Carolina had 27. With 16 points and 10 assists, Kai Toews put together a solid game for UNCW.
The Wildcats won the only game against the Seahawks last season, 108-81. The Wildcats had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 14.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.659 vs. 0.549).
Opposite tempos will be on display in this battle. UNCW ranks 26th in possessions per game (73.8) while Davidson is 337th (65.7) since last season. Moreover, the Wildcats’ 21st-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 114.9) will clash against the Seahawks’ 335th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 111.6).
Davidson Wildcats vs. UNCW Seahawks Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – Davidson, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UNCW ranks 10th in rebounds per game (40.5) while Davidson ranks 273rd (33.3).
The Wildcats average 27.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 18th in the nation. The Seahawks rank 265th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
Davidson ranks 11th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while UNCW ranks 155th (6.2).
The Wildcats rank 23rd in assists per game (16.3) while the Seahawks rank 160th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Davidson is 13th in the NCAA with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while UNCW is 60th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
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