Citadel Bulldogs at UNCG Spartans Free Prediction 02/05/20

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The Citadel Bulldogs (6-15, 0-10 SoCon) and the UNCG Spartans (17-6, 7-3 SoCon) battle at Greensboro Coliseum. The Bulldogs look to snap their 10-game losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

Citadel Bulldogs at UNCG Spartans Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Spartans fell to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 82-65, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the Mercer Bears, 76-71.

Citadel was lights out from beyond the arc (9-22; 40.9 percent) while UNCG had a better turnover percentage (18.8 vs. 17.2). UNCG was lifted by Keyshaun Langley, who finished with 14 points. Stephen Clark had a good game for Citadel, finishing with 14 points.

In their first matchup this year, James Dickey led the Spartans to a 79-69 victory. He registered a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. The Spartans’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Bulldogs. UNCG had a rate of 15.6, while Citadel posted a mark of 35.4.

Citadel may struggle to create turnovers. UNCG ranks 56th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while Citadel forces the 184th-most turnovers (19.4 percent).

Citadel Bulldogs at UNCG Spartans ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UNCG ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Citadel ranks 289th in three pointers allowed per game (27.5).
  • The Spartans rank 77th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Bulldogs rank 240th (38.2).
  • UNCG is 23rd in the NCAA with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while Citadel is 29th with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Spartans rank sixth in steals per game (9.7) while the Bulldogs rank 209th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
  • UNCG ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Citadel ranks 203rd (14.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 12.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (12.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.6 points per game (3.1 above their season average).