It will be a battle between BigSou opponents when the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-12) welcome the Winthrop Eagles (8-5) to Kimmel Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Winthrop Eagles vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they were topped by the Vanderbilt Commodores, 92-79. Vanderbilt’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Winthrop. The Commodores had a rate of 0.619, while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.463. Nych Smith was Winthrop’s high scorer with 21 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
The Bulldogs won big over the St. Andrews Presbyterian Knights in their last matchup, 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). Devon Baker was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last contest, the Bulldogs won 89-75. UNC Asheville had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.0 vs. 13.2). Winthrop, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 17.7).
Josh Ferguson has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Winthrop.
UNC Asheville may have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this meeting. The Bulldogs currently rank 275th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.201, while Winthrop ranks 67th in FTA rate allowed (0.193). Additionally, the Eagles rank 55th in offensive efficiency (113.2), while the Bulldogs rank 344th in defensive efficiency (115.2).
Winthrop Eagles vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UNC Asheville, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Winthrop ranks 26th in rebounds per game (40.7) while UNC Asheville ranks 257th (29.4).
The Eagles average 16.8 assists per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 230th in assists allowed per game (17.4).
Winthrop ranks third in three pointers attempted per game (32.1) while UNC Asheville ranks 174th (21.4).
The Bulldogs average 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 111th in the country. The Eagles rank 164th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
Winthrop ranks 110th in blocks per game (3.1) while UNC Asheville ranks 128th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 9.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 55.2 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
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