The North Carolina Central Eagles (2-5) head to Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium to meet the Wofford Terriers (3-4). The Eagles look to end a five-game road losing streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 2, 2019.
North Carolina Central Eagles vs. Wofford Terriers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Terriers had no trouble getting past the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 67-42, while the Eagles were beaten by the Southern Illinois Salukis, 64-48.
Wofford dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.545 (above their season average of 0.539) and a turnover percentage of 17.8 (worse than their season average of 15.5). Maryland Eastern Shore had marks of 0.346 and 24.5, respectively, for those same stats. North Carolina Central, meanwhile, held Southern Illinois to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.0 (below the 28.5 mark opponents have averaged against North Carolina Central this season). Wofford was led by Trevor Stumpe, who finished with 10 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Jibri Blount had a good game for North Carolina Central, finishing with 21 points, seven rebounds and five steals.
The upper-echelon offense of Wofford will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of North Carolina Central. Since the 2018-19 season, the Terriers offense ranks second in effective field goal percentage (0.574), while the North Carolina Central defense ranks 133rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.492). The Terriers should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Eagles have been among the country’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 36th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent). The Terriers, however, rank 25th at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.5 percent.
North Carolina Central Eagles at Wofford Terriers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Wofford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Wofford ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while North Carolina Central ranks 254th (20.1).
- The Terriers rank 58th in assists per game (14.7) while the Eagles rank 171st in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- The Terriers rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Eagles rank 200th (3.6).
- North Carolina Central ranks 108th in rebounds per game (36.7) while Wofford ranks 249th (33.8).