Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (3-2) visit Charlotte to play the 49ers (3-3). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Charlotte 49ers ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The 49ers defeated the USC Upstate Spartans 83-47, while the Bulldogs beat the St. Andrews Presbyterian Knights 105-69.
UNC Asheville played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 8.3 (better than their season average of 16.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.584 (above their season average of 0.512). For those same stats, St. Andrews Presbyterian was 25.3 and 0.482, respectively. The 49ers, on the other hand, knocked down 14 of their 18 free throws (77.8 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.676 (above their season average of 0.479). Jahmir Young put together a good performance for Charlotte with 12 points and eight rebounds. LJ Thorpe had a good game for UNC Asheville, putting up 13 points and eight rebounds.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Charlotte ranks 317th in possessions per game (66.2) and UNC Asheville is 340th (65.2) dating back to last season.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Charlotte 49ers Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Charlotte, ATS Winner – UNC Asheville, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Charlotte ranks 124th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while UNC Asheville ranks 319th (16.9).
- The 49ers average 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 127th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- Neither of these teams are great at rebounding the ball. Charlotte is 298th in the nation with 31.9 rebounds per game while UNC Asheville is 314th with 30.6 rebounds per game.
- The Bulldogs rank 96th in steals per game (6.9) while the 49ers rank 266th (5.2).
- UNC Asheville ranks 132nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Charlotte ranks 215th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).