The Stanford Cardinal (7-1) will be at home in Maples Pavilion when they challenge the UNCW Seahawks (5-4). Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
UNCW Seahawks at Stanford Cardinal ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Cardinal lost a close one to the Butler Bulldogs, 68-67, while the Seahawks got blown out by the Boise State Broncos, 80-59.
UNCW did a great job of making free throws (12-14; 85.7 percent) while Stanford had a better free throw rate (0.122 vs. 0.103). Stanford received a boost from Tyrell Terry, who finished with 21 points. Marten Linssen fueled UNCW with 14 points and seven rebounds.
The Cardinal won the lone game between these two teams last season, 72-59. Stanford’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over UNCW. The Cardinal had a rate of 0.509 while the Seahawks posted a mark of 0.380.
The sharp-shooting offense of Stanford will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of UNCW. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Cardinal offense ranks 99th in effective field goal percentage (0.523), while the UNCW defense ranks 330th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.538). The Cardinal should have the edge on that side of the ball.
UNCW Seahawks vs. Stanford Cardinal Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Stanford ranks sixth in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while UNCW ranks 286th (25.3).
- The Cardinal rank 134th in steals per game (6.5) while the Seahawks rank 273rd (4.9).
- UNCW averages 37.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. Stanford ranks 127th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1).
- The Cardinal rank 35th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Seahawks rank 265th (2.2).
- Stanford ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while UNCW ranks 205th (13.4).
