The Presbyterian Blue Hose (13-11, 5-4 BigSou) will attempt to continue their six-game home winning streak when they take on the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (3-20, 1-8 BigSou), who look to snap their 14-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last matchup, they were topped by the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 82-81. Gardner-Webb’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over UNC Asheville. The Runnin’ Bulldogs had a rate of 14.0 (better than their season average of 15.2), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 17.1. Coty Jude was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
The Blue Hose lost a close one to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in their last matchup, 85-84. Charleston Southern’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Presbyterian. The Buccaneers posted a mark of 12.0 (stronger than their season average of 16.2), while the Blue Hose had a rate of 13.7. Presbyterian’s Davon Bell had 11 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in the game.
After the Bulldogs won both contests against the Blue Hose last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, UNC Asheville won 75-61. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 27.8) and had a better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 15.7).
The high-powered offense of Presbyterian will square off against the bottom-tier defense of UNC Asheville. The Blue Hose rank 24th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 349th in defensive efficiency. The Blue Hose figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Presbyterian Blue Hose ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Presbyterian, ATS Winner – Presbyterian, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Presbyterian ranks 53rd in assists per game (15.3) while UNC Asheville ranks 251st in assists allowed per game (17.0).
The Blue Hose rank eighth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Bulldogs rank 182nd (7.6).
Presbyterian ranks 25th in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while UNC Asheville ranks 162nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
The Blue Hose rank 195th in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Bulldogs rank 287th (30.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 13.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blue Hose have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
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