The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (4-25, 2-13 BigSou) welcome the High Point Panthers (15-14, 8-7 BigSou) to Kimmel Arena as the regular season comes to a close. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
High Point Panthers at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams lost big in their last contest. The Bulldogs fell to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 77-48, while the Panthers were defeated by the Radford Highlanders, 72-54.
High Point had a better free throw rate (0.191 vs. 0.095) while UNC Asheville had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 29.2). Devon Baker had a solid performance for UNC Asheville with 17 points. Jahaad Proctor, meanwhile had a solid performance for High Point, putting up 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this year, Proctor led the Panthers to a 65-61 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points. High Point did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (13-18; 72.2 percent). UNC Asheville, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (18.1 vs. 18.7).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. UNC Asheville ranks 340th in possessions per game (63.8) and High Point is 320th (65.5). Furthermore, the Panthers rank 32nd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 347th in defensive rebounding percentage (65.0 percent).
High Point Panthers at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UNC Asheville, ATS Winner – UNC Asheville, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- High Point ranks 38th in rebounds per game (38.4) while UNC Asheville ranks 273rd (30.2).
- The Panthers average 5.6 steals per game, which ranks 175th in the country. The Bulldogs rank 178th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- The Panthers rank 87th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while the Bulldogs rank 257th (17.1).
- UNC Asheville ranks 173rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while High Point ranks 280th (18.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.2, down from 13.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
