UNCG Spartans at Wofford Terriers Free Prediction 01/04/20

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The Wofford Terriers (8-6, 0-1 SoCon) and their outstanding offense host the UNCG Spartans (12-3, 2-0 SoCon) and their superb defense. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

UNCG Spartans vs. Wofford Terriers ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Terriers lost a tough one against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 49-48, while the Spartans were victorious over the Mercer Bears, 72-63.

UNCG dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.3 (worse than their season average of 14.2) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.8 (below their season average of 35.6). For those same stats, Mercer was 31.6 and 20.0, respectively. Wofford, meanwhile, forced East Tennessee State into a turnover percentage of 22.3 (above their season average of 15.7). Messiah Jones led the way for Wofford, putting up 18 points and nine rebounds. Isaiah Miller was a key piece for UNCG with 31 points and nine steals.

The Terriers dominated this series last year, taking all three contests. In the last contest, Wofford won 70-58. One of Wofford’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 21-24 (87.5 percent), while the Spartans were 15-21 (71.4 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Wofford (44th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 111.0) takes on the top-notch defense of UNCG (fifth in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 82.5).

UNCG at Wofford Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UNCG ranks 96th in rebounds per game (37.5) while Wofford ranks 268th (29.7).
  • The Spartans rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.5) while the Terriers rank 137th (2.7).
  • UNCG ranks 26th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while Wofford ranks 84th in three pointers allowed per game (20.5).
  • The Spartans rank seventh in assists allowed per game (8.8) while the Terriers rank 140th (12.9).
  • UNCG ranks 20th in steals per game (9.3) while Wofford ranks 133rd (6.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 56.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
  • The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 5.6 for the season.