The Radford Highlanders (12-6, 4-0 BigSou) and the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-16, 0-4 BigSou), who both like to play patient, will face off at Kimmel Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Radford Highlanders vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs Free Prediction
In the Highlanders’ last contest, they defeated the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 75-58. The Highlanders, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.8, had an extraordinary mark of 37.9 and had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 15.1). Radford was led by Ed Polite Jr., who contributed 17 points and nine rebounds.
The Bulldogs were beaten by the Campbell Fighting Camels in their last game, 70-53. Campbell’s 9.1 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over UNC Asheville, who had a mark of 28.8. The Fighting Camels’ mark was better than their season average of 14.7, while the Bulldogs’ was above their season average of 21.4. UNC Asheville’s Devon Baker had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, the Bulldogs won 66-64. UNC Asheville’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Radford. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.283, while the Highlanders posted a mark of 0.153.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. UNC Asheville ranks 336th in possessions per game (65.7) and Radford is 297th (67.2).
Radford Highlanders at UNC Asheville Bulldogs ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Radford ranks 62nd in assists allowed per game (11.8) while UNC Asheville ranks 237th (17.4).
The Highlanders rank 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Bulldogs rank 167th (7.9).
Radford ranks 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while UNC Asheville ranks 124th (3.8).
The Highlanders rank 200th in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Bulldogs rank 274th (30.3).
UNC Asheville averages 22.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 146th in the nation. Radford ranks 171st in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
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The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 60.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
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