The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (1-0) will travel to PNC Arena to go head-to-head with the North Carolina State Wolfpack (2-0). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, and can be seen on ACC Network.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at North Carolina State Wolfpack Betting Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Wolfpack defeated the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 95-49, while the Bulldogs beat the St. Andrews Presbyterian Knights 87-47.
UNC Asheville played a perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 51.4 and a turnover percentage of 10.2. St. Andrews Presbyterian recorded marks of 5.4 and 19.4, respectively, for those same stats. The Wolfpack, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 22.0) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.653 vs. 0.361). North Carolina State received a boost from Torin Dorn, who contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds. Devon Baker, meanwhile played a pivotal role for UNC Asheville with 27 points and six rebounds.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Wolfpack rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 percent), while UNC Asheville ranks 57th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.5 percent) since last season.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at North Carolina State Wolfpack Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Carolina State, ATS Winner – North Carolina State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- North Carolina State ranks 25th in assists per game (16.3) while UNC Asheville ranks 182nd in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- The Bulldogs average 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 134th in the nation. The Wolfpack rank 212th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Wolfpack rank 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Bulldogs rank 175th (22.2).
- North Carolina State averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 39th in the country. UNC Asheville ranks 158th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
