UNCW Seahawks at Towson Tigers Betting Prediction 01/05/19

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The UNCW Seahawks (5-10, 1-1 CAA) will be at SECU Arena to go head-to-head with the Towson Tigers (5-10, 1-2 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

UNCW Seahawks vs. Towson Tigers ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Tigers lost big to the fifth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 73-42, while the Seahawks fell to the Campbell Fighting Camels, 97-93.

UNCW had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 22.0) while Towson had a better free throw rate (0.293 vs. 0.204). Brian Fobbs played well for Towson with nine points and six rebounds. UNCW was led by Ty Taylor, who recorded 29 points and eight rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Seahawks won 73-71. The Seahawks’ 17.9 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Tigers, who had a rate of 19.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Devontae Cacok has been playing at a high level as of late for UNCW, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Towson in this matchup. The Tigers are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 22nd in offensive rebounding percentage at 36.7 percent. Meanwhile, UNCW ranks 143rd in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 72.6 percent.

UNCW Seahawks vs. Towson Tigers ATS Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Towson, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UNCW ranks 60th in assists per game (15.5) while Towson ranks 242nd (9.8).
  • The Tigers allow the seventh-fewest blocks per game (1.8) while the Seahawks rank 44th (2.7).
  • The Seahawks rank 110th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while the Tigers rank 256th (17.3).
  • Towson ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while UNCW ranks 78th (33.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
  • The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 2.7 for the season.