The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (1-5) will try to snap their five-game losing streak when they meet the UT Martin Skyhawks (2-2) at Skyhawk Arena. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. UT Martin Skyhawks Free Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they were topped by the Furman Paladins, 65-51. Furman’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over UNC Asheville. The Paladins had a rate of 18.1 (worse than their season average of 13.4), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 26.7 (above their season average of 23.1). Tajion Jones led UNC Asheville in scoring with 14 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Skyhawks barely escaped the Western Illinois Leathernecks in their last outing, 92-90. UT Martin had a turnover percentage of 8.3 (better than their season average of 17.6). Western Illinois, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 24.8). With 13 points and eight assists, UT Martin’s DelFincko Bogan had a good performance.
When considering effective field goal percentage, UNC Asheville figures to have a substantial advantage. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Bulldogs offense ranks 96th in that metric at 0.529, while the UT Martin defense ranks 231st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.513).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UNC Asheville averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 100th in the nation. UT Martin ranks 312th in assists allowed per game (16.5).
The Bulldogs average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 43rd in the country. The Skyhawks rank 222nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
UNC Asheville ranks 175th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1) while UT Martin ranks 317th (27.1).
The Skyhawks rank 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bulldogs rank 83rd (2.9).
UT Martin ranks 199th in rebounds per game (34.9) while UNC Asheville ranks 250th (33.8).
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