The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-18, 0-6 BigSou) travel to High Point to take on the Panthers (10-9, 3-2 BigSou) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at High Point Panthers ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last contest, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Winthrop Eagles, 66-45. Winthrop’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over UNC Asheville. The Eagles had a rate of 0.538 (below their season average of 0.567), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.352 (below their season average of 0.463). Tajion Jones was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
The Panthers were beaten by the Longwood Lancers in their last game, 55-51. Longwood’s free throw rate was their largest strength over High Point. The Lancers had a rate of 0.222 (below their season average of 0.245), while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.177 (below their season average of 0.231). High Point’s Jamal Wright had 13 points and six rebounds in the contest.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bulldogs won the most recent contest 84-77. UNC Asheville did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (20-28; 71.4 percent). High Point, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 21.4).
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. High Point ranks 320th in possessions per game (66.3) and UNC Asheville is 345th (64.9).
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Notes
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High Point ranks 50th in rebounds per game (38.6) while UNC Asheville ranks 268th (30.1).
The Panthers rank 12th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Bulldogs rank 181st (7.6).
High Point ranks 96th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while UNC Asheville ranks 245th (17.3).
The Bulldogs rank 151st in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Panthers rank 269th (18.2).
High Point blocks 3.1 opponent shots per game, which ranks 116th in the NCAA. UNC Asheville ranks 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.6, down from 16.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.4 points per game (7.8 below their season average).
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