The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (7-9, 1-4 BigSou) will be at Willett Hall to take on the Longwood Lancers (6-13, 1-5 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 20, 2020.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Longwood Lancers ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Lancers fell to the Campbell Fighting Camels, 68-58, while the Bulldogs lost a winnable game to the Hampton Pirates, 88-86.
UNC Asheville did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (21-29; 72.4 percent) while Longwood did a fantastic job of making free throws (12-17; 70.6 percent). Jordan Cintron played well for Longwood, finishing with eight points and 10 rebounds. LJ Thorpe played a key role for UNC Asheville with 31 points and nine rebounds.
The Lancers won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 67-62. Longwood was effective at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Lancers made 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent), while the Bulldogs were just 9-10 (90.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the Longwood offense. Longwood ranks 272nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the pesky defense of UNC Asheville forces the ninth-most turnovers in the country (26.3 percent). Additionally, the sweet-shooting offense of the Bulldogs ranks 56th in effective field goal percentage (0.532), while the Lancers are 82nd-worst in the nation at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.511).
UNC Asheville at Longwood Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Longwood, ATS Winner – Longwood, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNC Asheville ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (14.8) while Longwood ranks 241st (25.1).
- The Bulldogs rank 193rd in assists per game (11.8) while the Lancers rank 239th (9.9).
- The Bulldogs rank fourth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Lancers rank 99th (6.4).
- Longwood ranks 177th in rebounds per game (35.1) while UNC Asheville ranks 269th (31.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. For the season, UNC Asheville has defeated opponents by an average of 3.8 points.
