The Presbyterian Blue Hose (13-11, 5-4 BigSou) welcome the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (3-20, 1-8 BigSou) to Ross E. Templeton P.E. Center. The Blue Hose will try to prolong their six-game home winning streak, while the Bulldogs look to put an end to their 14-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Odds
Both teams lost a winnable game in their last matchup. The Blue Hose fell to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 85-84, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 82-81.
UNC Asheville did a great job of converting from the free throw line (13-16; 81.3 percent) while Presbyterian did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (20-27; 74.1 percent). Davon Bell had a good game for Presbyterian, putting up 11 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Coty Jude played a key role for UNC Asheville with 24 points and seven rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, UNC Asheville won 75-61. The Bulldogs’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Blue Hose. UNC Asheville had a rate of 40.0, while Presbyterian posted a mark of 27.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The high-octane offense of Presbyterian (24th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 114.1) will face off against the bottom-tier defense of UNC Asheville (349th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 115.0). The Blue Hose figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
UNC Asheville vs. Presbyterian Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Presbyterian, ATS Winner – Presbyterian, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Presbyterian averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 53rd in the NCAA. UNC Asheville ranks 251st in assists allowed per game (17.0).
- The Blue Hose rank 195th in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Bulldogs rank 287th (30.2).
- The Blue Hose rank eighth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Bulldogs rank 182nd (7.6).
- Presbyterian averages 27.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. UNC Asheville ranks 162nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blue Hose’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 6.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 64.2 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
