The High Point Panthers (3-13, 0-3 BigSou) will be at Kimmel Arena to clash against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (7-7, 1-2 BigSou) in a BigSou matchup. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
High Point Panthers vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last game, the Bulldogs barely escaped the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, 71-69, while the Panthers lost to the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 77-62.
UNC Asheville’s 9.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Charleston Southern, who had a rate of 18.9. The Bulldogs’ mark was better than their season average of 14.8. High Point, meanwhile, held Presbyterian to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.3 (below their season average of 27.6). LJ Thorpe had a solid performance for UNC Asheville, contributing 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, John-Michael Wright fueled High Point with 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, High Point won 79-74. High Point did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (17-23; 73.9 percent). UNC Asheville, on the other hand, was lights out from beyond the arc (15-31; 48.4 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
UNC Asheville could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. UNC Asheville ranks 35th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while High Point forces the 82nd-fewest turnovers (18.3 percent). Moreover, the Panthers, who rank 54th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent), will battle against the Bulldogs, who rank 257th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.4 percent).
High Point vs. UNC Asheville Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UNC Asheville, ATS Winner – UNC Asheville, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UNC Asheville ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (14.2) while High Point ranks 259th (26.5).
- The Bulldogs rank 171st in assists allowed per game (13.6) while the Panthers rank 239th (16.6).
- High Point ranks 203rd in rebounds per game (34.1) while UNC Asheville ranks 263rd (31.9).
- The Bulldogs rank eighth in steals per game (9.8) while the Panthers rank 198th (5.3).
- UNC Asheville ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while High Point ranks 132nd (4.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (8.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
- The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.8, up from 13.1 for the season.
