High Point Panthers vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 2:00 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 -2.5 in this Big South conference contest against UNC Asheville. The game’s over/under currently sits at 150.5 points.
HIGH POINT PANTHERS VS UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNC Asheville Bulldogs +2.5
This game will be played at Kimmel Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will UNC Asheville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Can High Point Stun the Crowd at Kimmel Arena?
High Point Panthers Recent Game/Games
High Point improved to 11-3 on the season with a 76-58 win over Radford on Thursday. The Panthers were -9.5 favorites and covered the spread, but the total points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 144.5.
High Point took control early, leading 36-23 at halftime. They added 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35.
High Point put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. They connected on 41.9% of their three-point attempts, hitting 13 of 31 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%.
The Panthers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. D’Maurian Williams led the way with 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Kezza Giffa added 14 points despite shooting just 30.8% overall.
Even with High Point allowing 58 points, they gave up 46% shooting from the field, including 51% on two-point attempts. The Panthers also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 of those shots.
From beyond the arc, High Point’s defense allowed 13 threes on 31 attempts, a 41% success rate. They also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Bulldogs Come Through as Home Underdogs?
UNC Asheville fell to 5-5 on the season after an 85-74 road loss to UNCW on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.
Asheville trailed 44-30 at halftime but put up 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. Despite a stronger 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap on the Seahawks.
UNC Asheville put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, thanks to strong two-point shooting at 63.6% (21/33). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25.9% (7/27) of their threes.
Jordan Marsh led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, despite shooting 1/6 from three. Nolan Hodge added 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall, while Donovan Newby contributed 20 points, hitting 3/5 from deep. Kameron Taylor was efficient, shooting 8/10 from the field for 18 points.
Despite UNC Asheville’s defensive struggles, they allowed 85 points on 48% shooting from the field in their last game. The Bulldogs gave up 54% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 37 shots inside the arc.
From beyond the three-point line, UNC Asheville’s defense allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 75%. Additionally, the Bulldogs gave up 15 offensive rebounds.