USC Upstate Spartans at UNC Asheville Bulldogs ATS Prediction 01/30/19

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The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-19, 0-7 BigSou) and the USC Upstate Spartans (6-17, 1-8 BigSou) face off at Kimmel Arena. The Bulldogs will try to put an end to their nine-game losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

USC Upstate Spartans at UNC Asheville Bulldogs ATS Odds

In their last game, the Bulldogs fell to the High Point Panthers, 65-61, while the Spartans were victorious over the Longwood Lancers, 80-63.

The Spartans had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.557 (above their season average of 0.487), while the Lancers had a turnover percentage of 20.7 (above the 17.5 mark opponents have averaged against USC Upstate this season). UNC Asheville, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (18.1 vs. 18.7). UNC Asheville was led by Devon Baker, who put up 25 points and five assists. Deion Holmes played a key role for USC Upstate with 20 points.

The Bulldogs won the only game between these two teams last season, 82-70. UNC Asheville launched 23 three pointers, making 13 of them (56.5 percent). USC Upstate was, on the other hand, 10-34 (29.4 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

USC Upstate Spartans vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – USC Upstate, ATS Winner – USC Upstate, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • USC Upstate ranks 103rd in assists per game (14.1) while UNC Asheville ranks 251st in assists allowed per game (17.0).
  • The Spartans rank 207th in rebounds per game (34.2) while the Bulldogs rank 282nd (30.0).
  • USC Upstate blocks 3.0 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 122nd in the NCAA. UNC Asheville ranks 139th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
  • The Spartans rank 38th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Bulldogs rank 165th (22.9).
  • USC Upstate ranks 98th in steals per game (6.7) while UNC Asheville ranks 183rd in steals allowed per game (7.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Spartans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 3.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 56.6 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average).