The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (1-9) will attempt to end their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Stetson Hatters (2-10) at Edmunds Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Stetson Hatters ATS Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they dismantled the St. Andrews Presbyterian Knights, 87-47. The Bulldogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.4 vs. 5.4) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 19.4). With 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting, Devon Baker was the top scorer from either team.
The Hatters won big over the Johnson (FL) Suns in their last matchup, 116-66. The Hatters 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 was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field.
This contest should be a matchup of contrasting paces. Stetson has preferred to play fast (26th in possessions per game), while UNC Asheville has been more methodical (329th in possessions per game).
UNC Asheville vs. Stetson Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Stetson ranks 86th in rebounds per game (37.8) while UNC Asheville ranks 247th (29.8).
The Hatters average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 72nd in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 230th in assists allowed per game (17.8).
Stetson averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. UNC Asheville ranks 178th in steals allowed per game (9.0).
The Bulldogs rank 85th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Hatters rank 142nd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Stetson averages 22.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 119th in the nation. UNC Asheville ranks 126th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
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The Bulldogs’ 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).
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