The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (1-8) and the Wofford Terriers (8-3) clash at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The Bulldogs can end a six-game road losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Wofford Terriers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Terriers lost to the eighth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 78-67, while the Bulldogs had no trouble getting past the St. Andrews Presbyterian Knights, 87-47.
UNC Asheville dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 51.4 and a turnover percentage of 10.2. For those same stats, St. Andrews Presbyterian was 5.4 and 19.4, respectively. Wofford, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 18.6). Cameron Jackson put together a good game for Wofford with 10 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Devon Baker played well for UNC Asheville, putting up 27 points and six rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 85-65. The Bulldogs’ 21.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Terriers, who had a mark of 12.9.
Jackson and Fletcher Magee have been playing well over the last five games for Wofford. Jackson has averaged 0 points, while Magee has put up 0 points a game during that span.
The prolific offense of Wofford will square off against the bottom-tier defense of UNC Asheville. Since last season, the Terriers rank 37th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 285th in defensive efficiency. The Terriers figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Bulldogs rank 267th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.231), while the Terriers rank 42nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.230).
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Wofford Terriers Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wofford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Wofford ranks 54th in rebounds per game (33.9) while UNC Asheville ranks 268th (33.4).
- The Terriers rank 15th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while the Bulldogs rank 152nd (21.0).
- Wofford blocks 2.6 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 160th in the NCAA. UNC Asheville ranks 163rd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Terriers rank 53rd in assists allowed per game (13.3) while the Bulldogs rank 257th (14.7).
- Wofford ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.9) while UNC Asheville ranks 211th (6.9).
