The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-19, 0-7 BigSou) look to snap their nine-game losing streak when they clash against the USC Upstate Spartans (6-17, 1-8 BigSou) at Kimmel Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
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The Spartans will be hoping for a similar outcome after beating the Longwood Lancers in their last outing, 80-63. USC Upstate’s 0.557 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Longwood, who had a rate of 0.373. The Spartans’ mark was above their season average of 0.487, while the Lancers’ was below their season average of 0.511. With 20 points on 6-for-15 shooting, Deion Holmes was the game’s high scorer.
In the Bulldogs’ last outing, they were beaten by the High Point Panthers, 65-61. High Point’s 0.245 free throw rate was their largest strength over UNC Asheville, who had a rate of 0.148. The Panthers’ mark was above their season average of 0.228, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.200. Devon Baker had a good performance for UNC Asheville, leading the team in scoring with 25 points on 9-for-18 shooting.
After the Bulldogs won the only game against the Spartans last season, 82-70, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.616 vs. 0.491) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (32.3 vs. 29.7).
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Betting Notes:
USC Upstate averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. UNC Asheville ranks 251st in assists allowed per game (17.0).
The Spartans rank 38th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Bulldogs rank 165th (22.9).
USC Upstate ranks 98th in steals per game (6.7) while UNC Asheville ranks 183rd in steals allowed per game (7.6).
The Spartans rank 207th in rebounds per game (34.2) while the Bulldogs rank 282nd (30.0).
USC Upstate ranks 122nd in blocks per game (3.0) while UNC Asheville ranks 139th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The Spartans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 3.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 56.6 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
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