UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Campbell Fighting Camels Betting Prediction 02/29/20

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The Campbell Fighting Camels (14-15, 5-12 BigSou) welcome the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (14-14, 8-9 BigSou) to John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center as the regular season finishes up. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Fighting Camels fell to the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 73-61, while the Bulldogs beat the High Point Panthers, 80-76.

The Bulldogs forced 16 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.4 (above their season average of 25.0). Campbell, meanwhile, held Gardner-Webb to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.0 (below their season average of 28.4). Campbell rallied around Cedric Henderson Jr., who finished with 13 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, LJ Thorpe played a pivotal role for UNC Asheville with 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

In their first matchup this year, Jordan Whitfield led the Fighting Camels to a 64-62 victory. He recorded 16 points and five assists. Campbell had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.615 vs. 0.440). UNC Asheville, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.104).

Campbell could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their elite offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Fighting Camels rank 54th in effective field goal percentage (0.529), while UNC Asheville ranks 348th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.561).

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Campbell, ATS Winner – Campbell, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Campbell ranks 36th in assists per game (14.9) while UNC Asheville ranks 230th (11.3).
  • The Bulldogs allow the ninth-fewest three pointers per game (16.5) while the Fighting Camels rank 27th (18.0).
  • UNC Asheville ranks 279th in rebounds per game (31.0) while Campbell ranks 282nd (30.4).
  • The Bulldogs rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Fighting Camels rank 117th (6.3).
  • Campbell is seventh in the nation with 2.2 blocks allowed per game while UNC Asheville is 55th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
  • The Fighting Camels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, up from 2.0 for the season.