The UNCG Spartans (1-1) will travel to Raiford G. Trask Coliseum to go head-to-head against the UNCW Seahawks (0-2). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
UNCG Spartans at UNCW Seahawks Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Seahawks fell to the Stanford Cardinal, 72-59, while the Spartans were defeated by the 23rd-ranked LSU Tigers, 97-91.
UNCG made 19 of their 33 three pointers (57.6 percent) while UNCW did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (18-25; 72.0 percent). UNCW’s Devontae Cacok had a good game, putting up 14 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Kyrin Galloway fueled UNCG with 32 points.
The Spartans won the sole game between these two teams last season, 71-58. UNCG had a much better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 19.4). UNCW, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.230 vs. 0.182).
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the country’s top rebounding teams clash. The Seahawks rank 30th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 percent), while UNCG ranks 22nd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.0 percent) dating back to last season. Moreover, the Spartans rank 45th in opponents’ effective field goal percentage (0.476), while the Seahawks rank 261st in effective field goal percentage (0.494).
UNCG vs. UNCW Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- UNCG averages 26.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. UNCW ranks 263rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- The Spartans rank 15th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Seahawks rank 197th (13.9).
- UNCG ranks 75th in blocks per game (3.9) while UNCW ranks 242nd (2.1).
- The Spartans rank 28th in steals per game (7.6) while the Seahawks rank 244th (5.1).
- UNCG ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while UNCW ranks 216th (36.0).
