The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-17, 0-5 BigSou) will try to snap their seven-game losing streak when they challenge the Winthrop Eagles (12-6, 4-1 BigSou) at Winthrop Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Winthrop Eagles Betting Prediction
The Bulldogs are hoping for a better outcome after their 71-63 loss to the Radford Highlanders in their last outing. Radford’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Highlanders had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 17) and total rebounds (37 vs. 24). Devon Baker was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 10-for-18 shooting.
In the Eagles’ last game, they beat the USC Upstate Spartans, 82-72. The Eagles held the Spartans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.2 (below their season average of 28.1) and had a free throw rate of 0.238 (above their season average of 0.231). Nych Smith led Winthrop in scoring with 23 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Baker scored a game-high 23 points in the first game, in which the Bulldogs lost 80-65. Winthrop’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Eagles had 20 offensive rebounds and 50 total rebounds, while the Bulldogs had eight and 30, respectively.
The productive offense of Winthrop will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of UNC Asheville. The Eagles rank 45th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 348th in defensive efficiency. The Eagles should have the advantage on that end of the court.
UNC Asheville vs. Winthrop Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Winthrop, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Winthrop ranks ninth in rebounds per game (41.4) while UNC Asheville ranks 285th (29.9).
The Eagles rank 46th in assists per game (15.7) while the Bulldogs rank 238th (11.1).
Winthrop ranks third in three pointers attempted per game (32.7) while UNC Asheville ranks 151st (22.4).
The Bulldogs average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 112th in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 175th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Winthrop blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. UNC Asheville ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.4, down from 15.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (5.7 below their season average).
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