The UNCW Seahawks (8-18, 4-9 CAA) and the Northeastern Huskies (15-9, 9-3 CAA) go head-to-head at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum. The Seahawks will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Northeastern Huskies at UNCW Seahawks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Seahawks lost to the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 70-66, while the Huskies were victorious over the Elon Phoenix, 72-60.
The Huskies knocked down 12 of their 14 free throws (85.7 percent) and held the Phoenix to an effective field goal percentage of 0.401 (below their season average of 0.521). UNCW, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 15.9). Devontae Cacok had a solid performance for UNCW, recording 11 points and 10 rebounds. Northeastern rallied around Bolden Brace, who recorded 20 points and 14 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Vasa Pusica led the Huskies to an 88-71 win. He produced 21 points. The Huskies’ 5.4 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Seahawks, who had a mark of 15.5.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the nation’s top rebounding teams battle. The Seahawks rank 49th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while Northeastern ranks 35th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent). Moreover, the Huskies rank 59th in offensive efficiency (111.4), while the Seahawks rank 352nd in defensive efficiency (116.7).
Northeastern at UNCW Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – Northeastern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northeastern averages 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 90th in the NCAA. UNCW ranks 265th in three pointers allowed per game (26.3).
- The Huskies rank 103rd in assists per game (14.2) while the Seahawks rank 160th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- UNCW ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Northeastern ranks 11th (2.2).
- The Seahawks rank 91st in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Huskies rank 259th (31.9).
- Northeastern ranks 134th in steals per game (6.3) while UNCW ranks 227th (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 4.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (6.3 below their season average).
