The Winthrop Eagles (4-3) will travel to Belk Arena to go head-to-head against the Davidson Wildcats (7-1). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Winthrop Eagles vs. Davidson Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the UNCW Seahawks 91-85, while the Eagles beat the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 82-70.
Winthrop dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.1 (better than their season average of 18.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.537 (below their season average of 0.588). Tennessee Tech put up marks of 16.6 and 0.477, respectively, for those same stats. The Wildcats, meanwhile, knocked down 20 of their 26 free throws (76.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.696 (above their season average of 0.521). Davidson’s Jon Axel Gudmundsson played well, putting up 25 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Bjorn Broman, meanwhile was a key piece for Winthrop with 20 points.
Winthrop may have a difficult time creating turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Davidson ranks 10th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.0 percent), while Winthrop has forced the 174th-most turnovers (19.0 percent). Conflicting tempos will be on display in this matchup. The up-tempo Eagles rank 30th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Wildcats rank 336th.
Winthrop at Davidson ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Davidson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Davidson ranks 11th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Winthrop ranks 264th (7.3).
- The Eagles rank 86th in rebounds per game (37.4) while the Wildcats rank 293rd (33.2).
- Winthrop ranks 63rd in assists per game (15.2) while Davidson ranks 129th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- The Eagles rank 27th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while the Wildcats rank 261st in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- Winthrop ranks 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while Davidson ranks 270th (2.1).
