The Longwood Lancers (10-6, 0-1 BigSou) will attempt to continue their seven-game home winning streak when they go head-to-head with the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-13, 0-1 BigSou), who look to end their nine-game road losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Longwood Lancers ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last matchup, they dismantled the St. Andrews Presbyterian Knights, 87-47. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.4 vs. 5.4) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 19.4). With 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting, Devon Baker was the game’s high scorer.
The Lancers had no trouble getting past the Randolph College Wildcats in their last contest, 84-56. The Lancers had a much better free throw rate (0.381 vs. 0.098) and had a much better turnover percentage (18.2 vs. 28.4). With 13 points and 10 rebounds, Longwood’s Jordan Cintron had a solid performance.
After the Bulldogs won both contests against the Lancers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, UNC Asheville won 78-73. The Bulldogs made 21 of their 27 free throws (77.8 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.606 vs. 0.509).
Isaiah Walton has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Longwood.
Longwood figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Lancers currently rank 66th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.468), while UNC Asheville is 326th in effective field goal percentage (0.462).
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Longwood Lancers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Longwood, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Longwood ranks 95th in rebounds per game (37.6) while UNC Asheville ranks 268th (29.5).
The Lancers rank 29th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while the Bulldogs rank 174th (21.3).
Longwood ranks 143rd in assists allowed per game (13.5) while UNC Asheville ranks 233rd (17.5).
The Lancers average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 158th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.0, down from 16.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.4 points per game (6.3 below their season average).
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