The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-12, 4-5 BigSou) will be at Kimmel Arena to challenge the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (3-21, 1-9 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Bulldogs lost big to the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 67-44, while the Buccaneers were beaten by the Winthrop Eagles, 76-72.
Charleston Southern had a free throw rate of 0.233 (above their season average of 0.191) while UNC Asheville had a free throw rate of 0.275 (above their season average of 0.210). Devon Baker played well for UNC Asheville with 14 points. Christian Keeling had a good outing for Charleston Southern, putting up nine points and 14 rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in all three games. In the most recent contest, UNC Asheville won 71-66. UNC Asheville’s 0.565 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Charleston Southern, who had a rate of 0.482. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the UNC Asheville offense. UNC Asheville ranks 349th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 24.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Charleston Southern forces the eighth-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.8 percent). It will also be a battle of opposite paces as the up-tempo Buccaneers rank 38th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Bulldogs rank 344th.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UNC Asheville, ATS Winner – UNC Asheville, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Charleston Southern ranks 70th in rebounds per game (37.6) while UNC Asheville ranks 281st (30.3).
- The Buccaneers average 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 101st in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 261st in assists allowed per game (17.3).
- The Buccaneers average 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 19th in the country. The Bulldogs rank 190th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- Charleston Southern ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while UNC Asheville ranks 182nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Buccaneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 5.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (5.6 below their season average).
