Expect a shootout when the UNCW Seahawks (4-6) take on the 23rd-ranked Furman Paladins (11-0) at Timmons Arena. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
UNCW Seahawks at Furman Paladins Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Paladins had no trouble getting past the Bob Jones University Bruins, 102-48, while the Seahawks lost to the Campbell Fighting Camels, 97-93.
Furman played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 3.7 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4. For those same stats, Bob Jones University recorded marks of 29.2 and 17.2, respectively. UNCW, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 23.8). Furman rallied around Matt Rafferty, who had 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Ty Taylor, meanwhile led the way for UNCW, putting up 29 points and eight rebounds.
The Paladins won the only game between these two teams last season, 90-84. Furman had a better free throw rate (0.273 vs. 0.188). UNCW, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.3 vs. 25.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Seahawks’ Devontae Cacok has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Rafferty has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Paladins.
The high-powered offense of Furman (23rd in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 116.0) will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of UNCW (314th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 109.9). The Paladins should have the edge on that side of the ball. Also, the Seahawks, who rank 23rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.304), will go head-to-head against the Paladins, who rank second in opponents’ FTA rate (0.126).
UNCW Seahawks at Furman Paladins Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Furman, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Furman ranks ninth in steals per game (9.3) while UNCW ranks 203rd in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- The Paladins rank 12th in assists per game (17.6) while the Seahawks rank 91st (14.6).
- Furman ranks 40th in rebounds per game (39.6) while UNCW ranks 105th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8).
- The Paladins rank 18th in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while the Seahawks rank 208th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Furman ranks 43rd in blocks per game (4.3) while UNCW ranks 192nd (2.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seahawks have outscored opponents by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. For the season, UNCW has been defeated by an average of 0.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Paladins have scored an average of 86.6 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
