The UNCW Seahawks (3-3) take on the FIU Panthers (3-2) at Entertainment & Sports Arena. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
UNCW Seahawks vs. FIU Panthers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Panthers easily got past the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 89-70, while the Seahawks lost a tough one against the Cleveland State Vikings, 47-46.
The Panthers held the Colonels to an effective field goal percentage of 0.383 (below their season average of 0.523). The Colonels also had a turnover percentage of 23.9 (above their season average of 17.9). UNCW, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.432 (above their season average of 0.187). Osasumwen Osaghae had a good game for FIU, putting up 22 points, seven rebounds and five blocks. UNCW, meanwhile, was led by Jake Boggs, who contributed 11 points.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of UNCW. Dating back to last season, UNCW ranks 193rd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.9 percent), while the gambling defense of FIU has forced the fifth-most turnovers in the country (24.6 percent).
UNCW vs. FIU Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – FIU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- FIU ranks second in steals per game (10.7) while UNCW ranks 282nd (4.8).
- The Seahawks average 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 93rd in the NCAA. The Panthers rank 319th in rebounds allowed per game (42.1).
- UNCW averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 61st in the NCAA. FIU ranks 248th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- The Panthers rank 12th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Seahawks rank 270th (2.1).
- FIU ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while UNCW ranks 287th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
