UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/23

Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Hilltoppers face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hilltoppers are hosting the game at Place Bell in Laval, PQ. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 153 points, with the Hilltoppers being the favored team playing at home against the Bulldogs.

UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -3

This game will be played at Place Bell at 11:00 ET on Sunday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Hilltoppers.
• Not only will Western Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Can UNC Asheville Secure a Road Victory?

UNC Asheville comes into today’s game against Western Kentucky with an overall record of 0-3. In their last five road games, which includes last year, UNC Asheville has gone 3-2. UNC Asheville has yet to cover the spread this season, sitting at 0-3 ATS. Taking into account the team’s performance in the last three games, including the previous season, they are 0-2 ATS with an average scoring margin of +19.

UNC Asheville’s games have, on average, featured 161 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0-0. Their average over/under line is currently 149.3 points so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Bulldogs’ games have averaged 91 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-0.

Coming off their recent game, the UNC Asheville offense tallied 75 points in a matchup against Lipscomb. Their field goal percentage for the game was 37%, and they made 3 threes. Drew Pember is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.6 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Fletcher Abee brings a PPG average of 12.7 into the game.

At this time, the Bulldogs’ defense is positioned 172nd in the country, permitting 77.2 points per game. UNC Asheville will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Lipscomb to just 37% shooting in their most recent game.

Can the Hilltoppers Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Western Kentucky has a 2-2 overall record after playing four games. In their last three home games, including those from last year, they have a 2-1 record. In terms of against the spread (ATS), Western Kentucky has a current record of 2-2. When looking at the previous ten games, including last season, Western Kentucky has gone 4-4 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Western Kentucky have had an average of 149.5 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 149 points. Their over/under record is 2-2-0. When assessing the Hilltoppers’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-0, with their games averaging 87 points per game.

In their recent game, the Hilltoppers’ offense concluded with 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 80.2 points per contest. Donald McHenry led the scoring for the Hilltoppers, contributing 16 points. Additionally, Rodney Howard chipped in with 15 points.

So far, the Hilltoppers’ defense is ranked 136th in the country at 73.5 points per contest. In today’s game, the Western Kentucky defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 2 three-pointers while giving up 85 points.