The UNCW Seahawks (0-2) square off with the UNCG Spartans (1-1) at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
UNCG Spartans vs. UNCW Seahawks Betting Prediction
In the Spartans’ last contest, they were beaten by the No. 23 LSU Tigers, 97-91. LSU was effective at getting and making free throws. The Tigers made 28 of their 31 free throws (90.3 percent), while the Spartans were just 4-9 (44.4 percent). Kyrin Galloway was the game’s high scorer with 32 points on 12-for-14 shooting.
The Seahawks fell to the Stanford Cardinal in their last game, 72-59. Stanford’s 0.509 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over UNCW, who had a rate of 0.380. UNCW’s Devontae Cacok had 14 points and seven rebounds in the game.
The Spartans won the only contest against the Seahawks last season, 71-58. UNCG had a much better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 19.4). UNCW, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.230 vs. 0.182).
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Seahawks rank 30th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 percent), while UNCG ranks 22nd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.0 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Additionally, the Spartans should have an edge on the defensive side of the ball. They rank 45th in the nation with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.476, while the offense of the Seahawks ranks 261st in effective field goal percentage (0.494).
UNCG vs. UNCW ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UNCG averages 26.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. UNCW ranks 263rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
The Spartans rank 28th in steals per game (7.6) while the Seahawks rank 244th (5.1).
UNCG ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while UNCW ranks 216th (36.0).
The Spartans rank 15th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Seahawks rank 197th (13.9).
UNCG ranks 75th in blocks per game (3.9) while UNCW ranks 242nd (2.1).
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