High Point Panthers vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Kimmel Arena in Asheville, NC. High Point is favored by -3 in this Big South conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 157.5 points.
HIGH POINT PANTHERS VS UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNC Asheville Bulldogs +3
This game will be played at Kimmel Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.
WHY BET THE UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will UNC Asheville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.
Taking a Look at the Panthers Chances on the Road
High Point enters this game as the favorite, and they have been excellent in that role this season, going 14-0. Their overall record is 20-4, and they have won 12 straight games.
On the road, the Panthers have gone 5-4 this season, and they have won four straight away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is +2.3 points per game.
High Point has been a solid team vs. the spread this season, going 14-6-2 overall. Their road ATS mark is even better at 6-1-2. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Panthers are 5-5 vs. the spread.
High Point’s over/under record this season is 13-9 and today’s over/under line of 157.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (151.7). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 159 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.
The High Point offense is coming off a game in which they scored 78 points vs. Presbyterian. Overall their field goal percentage was 44.4% while connecting on 5 threes. For the season, the High Point offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 54% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 8.5 made three’s per contest.
At this time, the Panthers’ defense is positioned 211st in the country, permitting 73.7 points per game. High Point’s three-point defense is currently 81st in the country at 6.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.9% of their shots vs. High Point.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?
UNC Asheville enters this game as the underdog, as they have a record of 3-8 when not favored. On the season, they have gone 15-9, including a 6-3 record at home.
Recently, the Bulldogs have been playing well at home, going 8-2 over their last 10 games. In their last game, they defeated Winthrop by a score of 82-78.
UNC Asheville has an ATS record of 10-11 this season. At home, they are 5-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 3 home games, the Bulldogs are 3-0 ATS. As the underdog, UNC Asheville has gone 5-6 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 3 games as the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-1.
This season, the over/under record for UNC Asheville games is 13-8. So far, their games have averaged 153.8 points compared to an average over/under line of 149.6. Today’s over/under line of 157.5 is higher than the average point total in their games. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 149 points.
In their latest game, UNC Asheville offense put up 82 points against Winthrop. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.3% and made 13 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Drew Pember, who holds an average of 21 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Josh Banks is averaging 13.3 points per game this season.
At present, the Bulldogs’ defense is nationally ranked 224th, allowing 74.3 points per game. Against Winthrop in their most recent game, the UNC Asheville defense gave up a total of 78 points while allowing Winthrop to hit 47% of their shots.