UNCW Seahawks vs. Northeastern Huskies Free Prediction 03/10/19

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The UNCW Seahawks (10-22, 6-13 CAA) clash against the Northeastern Huskies (20-10, 14-4 CAA) in the Colonial Conference Tourney at North Charleston Coliseum. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

UNCW Seahawks vs. Northeastern Huskies Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Huskies easily got past the Drexel Dragons 90-66, while the Seahawks were victorious over the Elon Phoenix 93-86.

The Seahawks knocked down 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.605 (above their season average of 0.508). The Huskies, on the other hand, knocked down 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 5.4 (better than their season average of 15.8). Northeastern’s Vasa Pusica had a good game, contributing 21 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Devontae Cacok played a pivotal role for UNCW with 16 points and 12 rebounds.

The high-powered offense of Northeastern will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of UNCW. The Huskies rank 31st in offensive efficiency, while the Seahawks are 350th in defensive efficiency. The Huskies figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Additionally, the Seahawks rank 48th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), while the Huskies rank 41st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).

UNCW vs. Northeastern Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – Northeastern, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UNCW ranks 72nd in rebounds per game (37.2) while Northeastern ranks 272nd (31.4).
  • The Huskies are fourth in the nation with 2.0 blocks allowed per game while the Seahawks are 14th with 2.3 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Huskies rank 71st in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while the Seahawks rank 261st in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
  • Northeastern ranks 96th in assists per game (14.2) while UNCW ranks 174th in assists allowed per game (13.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
  • The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 5.3 for the season.