UNCG Spartans at Wofford Terriers Free Prediction 02/16/19

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The Wofford Terriers (22-4, 14-0 SoCon) wrap up their home schedule at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium against the UNCG Spartans (22-4, 11-2 SoCon). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

UNCG Spartans at Wofford Terriers ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Terriers beat the VMI Keydets, 95-84, while the Spartans fell to the Furman Paladins, 67-57.

Wofford played a nearly flawless game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.262 (above their season average of 0.187) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 34.4). For those same stats, VMI was 0.119 and 17.9, respectively. UNCG, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.6 vs. 30.3). Wofford’s Storm Murphy had a solid performance, contributing 19 points. UNCG, meanwhile, was led by James Dickey, who contributed 12 points and nine rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Fletcher Magee led the Terriers to a 72-43 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. Wofford’s free throw rate was their largest strength over UNCG. The Terriers had a rate of 0.231, while the Spartans posted a mark of 0.096.

This showdown pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Wofford currently ranks second in offensive efficiency and UNCG ranks 35th in defensive efficiency.

UNCG at Wofford Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Wofford ranks 43rd in assists per game (15.5) while UNCG ranks 159th (13.1).
  • The Spartans rank 10th in steals per game (9.0) while the Terriers rank 86th (6.9).
  • Wofford ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while UNCG ranks 77th (3.0).
  • The Terriers rank first in rebounds allowed per game (28.2) while the Spartans rank 115th (34.1).
  • Wofford ranks 36th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while UNCG ranks 130th (23.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.4, up from 16.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (2.3 above their season average).