The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (1-9) and the Stetson Hatters (2-10) face off at Edmunds Center. The Bulldogs will attempt to snap a seven-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Stetson Hatters ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Hatters defeated the Johnson (FL) Suns 116-66, while the Bulldogs beat 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. The Hatters, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (55.3 vs. 9.1) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 20.5). Christiaan Jones played a key role for Stetson with 20 points and eight rebounds. Devon Baker, meanwhile had a solid performance for UNC Asheville, putting up 27 points and six rebounds.
Opposite styles will be on display in this battle. Stetson has preferred an up-tempo style of play (26th in possessions per game), while UNC Asheville has been more methodical (329th in possessions per game).
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Stetson Hatters Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Stetson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stetson ranks 86th in rebounds per game (37.8) while UNC Asheville ranks 247th (29.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 85th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Hatters rank 142nd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- Stetson ranks 119th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while UNC Asheville ranks 126th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
- The Hatters average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 72nd in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 230th in assists allowed per game (17.8).
- Stetson averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. UNC Asheville ranks 178th in steals allowed per game (9.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs\u2019 average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.0, down from 19.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hatters have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
