Campbell Fighting Camels vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs ATS Prediction 01/08/20

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The Campbell Fighting Camels (9-5, 0-2 BigSou) will be at Kimmel Arena to take on the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (6-6, 0-1 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

Campbell Fighting Camels at UNC Asheville Bulldogs ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Bulldogs lost a winnable game to the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 79-77, while the Fighting Camels were beaten by the Winthrop Eagles, 87-72.

Campbell did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (19-26; 73.1 percent) while UNC Asheville forced Presbyterian into a turnover percentage of 27.7 (above their season average of 18.0). Tajion Jones led the way for UNC Asheville, recording 21 points. Campbell was led by Cedric Henderson Jr., who finished with 13 points and six rebounds.

The Fighting Camels won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 70-53. The Fighting Camels’ 9.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Bulldogs, who had a mark of 28.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball security could play a significant role in this battle. UNC Asheville commits the 36th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Campbell forces the 14th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 25.3 percent).

Campbell vs. UNC Asheville Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UNC Asheville, ATS Winner – UNC Asheville, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Campbell ranks eighth in assists allowed per game (9.1) while UNC Asheville ranks 161st (13.6).
  • The Fighting Camels are 11th in the nation with 2.1 blocks allowed per game while the Bulldogs are 58th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
  • UNC Asheville ranks 262nd in rebounds per game (31.9) while Campbell ranks 273rd (30.6).
  • The Bulldogs rank fourth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Fighting Camels rank 80th (6.1).
  • UNC Asheville ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while Campbell ranks 89th (23.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 5.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Fighting Camels have scored an average of 56.4 points per game (9.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 53.6 points per game (7.1 below their season average).