It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the Northeastern Huskies (10-8, 4-2 CAA) welcome the UNCW Seahawks (7-12, 3-3 CAA) to Matthews Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
UNCW Seahawks vs. Northeastern Huskies Betting Prediction
The last time the Seahawks played, they were beaten by the Hofstra Pride, 87-72. Hofstra made good use of their 26 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 23 of them (88.5 percent). UNCW, on the other hand, was just 7-9 (77.8 percent). UNCW’s Devontae Cacok had a good game, contributing 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Huskies beat the Charleston Cougars in their last outing, 69-60. The Huskies held the Cougars to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.0 (below their season average of 26.0) and had a free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.266). With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Bolden Brace played well for Northeastern.
After the Huskies won all three games against the Seahawks last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, Northeastern won 79-52. The Huskies had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.555 vs. 0.343) and had a better free throw rate (0.125 vs. 0.090).
When considering effective field goal percentage, Northeastern should have a noteworthy edge. The sharp-shooting Huskies offense ranks 11th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.571, while the suspect UNCW defense is ranked 322nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.545). Moreover, the Seahawks, who rank 48th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), will clash against the Huskies, who rank 39th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent).
UNCW Seahawks vs. Northeastern Huskies Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNCW ranks 83rd in rebounds per game (37.6) while Northeastern ranks 264th (31.1).
The Huskies average 23.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 103rd in the country. The Seahawks rank 247th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
Northeastern ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while UNCW ranks 126th (6.9).
The Seahawks average 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. The Huskies rank 121st in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Northeastern is 12th in the nation with 2.2 blocks allowed per game while UNCW is 24th with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 4.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
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