Expect a defensive struggle when the Wofford Terriers (12-4, 4-0 SoCon) clash with the UNCG Spartans (14-2, 3-0 SoCon) at Greensboro Coliseum. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Wofford Terriers vs. UNCG Spartans ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Spartans beat the North Carolina A&T Aggies, 74-66, while the Terriers were beaten by the eighth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 78-67.
The Spartans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (54.3 vs. 41.0) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.523 vs. 0.509). Wofford, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 18.6). Francis Alonso played well for UNCG with 23 points and six rebounds. Wofford was led by Cameron Jackson, who had 10 points and nine rebounds.
The Spartans dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the last matchup, UNCG won 56-55. The Spartans’ 30.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Terriers, who had a rate of 23.5. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The Terriers’ Jackson has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Alonso has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Spartans.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. UNCG ranks 46th in offensive efficiency and Wofford ranks 54th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Terriers commit the 29th-fewest errors in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while the gambling defense of the Spartans causes the ninth-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 25.0 percent).
Wofford Terriers at UNCG Spartans Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wofford ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while UNCG ranks 143rd (22.5).
- The Spartans rank 35th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Terriers rank 55th (2.9).
- UNCG is 35th in the NCAA with 10.8 assists allowed per game while Wofford is 45th with 10.5 assists allowed per game.
- The Terriers rank first in rebounds allowed per game (27.1) while the Spartans rank 93rd (33.9).
- UNCG ranks 21st in steals per game (8.7) while Wofford ranks 71st (7.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 85.2 points per game (5.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
- The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.8, down from 18.4 for the season.
