It will be a clash between two sensational offenses when the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (7-8, 1-3 BigSou) clash with the Hampton Pirates (7-10, 2-2 BigSou) at Kimmel Arena. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Hampton Pirates vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Bulldogs lost a winnable game to the High Point Panthers, 68-66, while the Pirates lost big to the Winthrop Eagles, 116-95.
Hampton did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (29-38; 76.3 percent) while UNC Asheville had a much better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 22.4). UNC Asheville was lifted by Lavar Batts Jr., who put up 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Jermaine Marrow played a pivotal role for Hampton with 30 points and seven assists.
The Pirates won the lone game between these two teams last season, 83-61. Hampton’s 0.625 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over UNC Asheville, who had a mark of 0.417. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
UNC Asheville could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. UNC Asheville ranks 22nd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.3 percent), while Hampton forces the 51st-fewest turnovers (17.7 percent). Furthermore, the Pirates, who rank 26th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.285), could get to the line a ton against the Bulldogs, who rank 318th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.282).
Hampton Pirates at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UNC Asheville, ATS Winner – UNC Asheville, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNC Asheville ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while Hampton ranks 229th (18.6).
- The Pirates rank 122nd in rebounds per game (36.7) while the Bulldogs rank 265th (31.3).
- Hampton ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.5) while UNC Asheville ranks 170th (2.3).
- The Bulldogs rank 10th in steals per game (9.7) while the Pirates rank 179th (5.7).
- Hampton ranks 39th in assists per game (15.5) while UNC Asheville ranks 198th (11.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, UNC Asheville has defeated opponents by an average of 4.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 86.2 points per game (6.3 above their season average).
