The NCAA’s top scoring team will be on the road at Greensboro Coliseum, when the Citadel Bulldogs (9-9, 1-6 SoCon) battle with the UNCG Spartans (17-3, 6-1 SoCon). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Citadel Bulldogs vs. UNCG Spartans Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Spartans defeated the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 75-68, while the Bulldogs lost a winnable game to the Chattanooga Mocs, 73-71.
The Spartans forced 17 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.531). Citadel, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (9.7 vs. 18.1). UNCG received a boost from James Dickey, who recorded 10 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Lew Stallworth played a pivotal role for Citadel with 22 points and six rebounds.
The Spartans dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the last contest, UNCG won 72-58. The Spartans’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Bulldogs. UNCG had a rate of 13.2, while Citadel posted a mark of 18.7. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The high-powered offense of UNCG will face off against the porous defense of Citadel. The Spartans currently rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 313th in defensive efficiency. The Spartans figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Additionally, the Bulldogs rank 13th in turnover percentage (15.3 percent), while the Spartans rank fifth in opponents’ turnover percentage (25.2 percent).
Citadel Bulldogs at UNCG Spartans Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – Citadel, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UNCG ranks 43rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Citadel ranks 276th (31.1).
- The Spartans rank 17th in steals per game (8.6) while the Bulldogs rank 136th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- UNCG ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Citadel ranks 107th (3.6).
- The Spartans rank 30th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Bulldogs rank 250th (18.4).
- UNCG ranks 107th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while Citadel ranks 277th (42.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 11.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Citadel has defeated opponents by an average of 5.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (8.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
