Towson Tigers vs. UNCW Seahawks ATS Prediction 01/31/19

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The Towson Tigers (7-15, 3-6 CAA) will be at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum to challenge the UNCW Seahawks (8-14, 4-5 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Towson Tigers at UNCW Seahawks Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Seahawks lost to the Elon Phoenix, 89-82, while the Tigers were blown out by the Hofstra Pride, 84-61.

Towson had a better offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 vs. 36.0) while UNCW had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 23.5). Devontae Cacok had a solid performance for UNCW with 20 points and 19 rebounds. Meanwhile, Towson received a boost from Brian Fobbs, who had 22 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Cacok led the Seahawks to a 67-61 win. He notched a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. UNCW had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.397). Towson, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (11-14; 78.6 percent).

UNCW should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Seahawks currently rank 100th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers rank 314th in defensive efficiency.

Towson Tigers vs. UNCW Seahawks Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UNCW ranks 46th in assists per game (15.5) while Towson ranks 252nd (9.9).
  • The Tigers rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Seahawks rank 80th (33.2).
  • UNCW allows the ninth-fewest blocks per game (2.2) while Towson ranks 30th (2.5).
  • The Seahawks rank 127th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Tigers rank 276th (17.1).
  • Towson ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while UNCW ranks 113th (6.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 4.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (2.1 above their season average).