UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Winthrop Eagles ATS Prediction 02/01/20

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It will be a meeting between two outstanding offenses when the Winthrop Eagles (15-7, 9-0 BigSou) square off with the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (9-11, 3-6 BigSou) at Winthrop Coliseum. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Winthrop Eagles Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Eagles were victorious over the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 77-60, while the Bulldogs fell to the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 70-56.

Winthrop played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.4 (below their season average of 35.5) and a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 16.4). Charleston Southern was 18.8 and 20.7, respectively, for those same stats. UNC Asheville, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.089 vs. 0.073). Josh Ferguson had a good outing for Winthrop with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, UNC Asheville rallied around LJ Thorpe, who had 18 points and six rebounds.

The Eagles dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent matchup, Winthrop won 66-45. Winthrop’s 0.538 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over UNC Asheville, who had a mark of 0.352. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Winthrop could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Eagles currently rank 37th in offensive efficiency, while UNC Asheville ranks 258th in defensive efficiency.

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Winthrop Eagles Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Winthrop, ATS Winner – Winthrop, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Winthrop ranks 14th in rebounds per game (40.9) while UNC Asheville ranks 262nd (31.3).
  • The Bulldogs rank 15th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Eagles rank 145th (6.8).
  • The Eagles rank 24th in assists per game (16.0) while the Bulldogs rank 230th (11.3).
  • UNC Asheville ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (15.8) while Winthrop ranks 146th (22.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, UNC Asheville has defeated opponents by an average of 2.3 points.
  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (6.1 below their season average).