UNCG Spartans vs High Point Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/23

Betting on today’s Spartans and Panthers game? Catch the action at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 148 points, and the Panthers are favored to win at home against the Spartans.

UNCG SPARTANS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: High Point Panthers -2.5

This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE HIGH POINT PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Panthers.
• Not only will High Point pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Can the Spartans Lock in a Road Win?

UNCG has played 10 games so far this season and has a record of 8-2. In their previous 10 road games, including those from last year, UNCG has a record of 6-4. Currently, UNCG has an ATS record of 3-4, putting them below .500. In terms of road games, the Spartans are 3-2 ATS, while they are 0-2 vs. the spread at home.

UNCG’s games have, on average, featured 146.1 points per game leading to an over/under record of 5-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 141.1 points so far. In the Spartans’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 144 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-2.

In their most recent game, the UNCG offense put up just 65 points vs. the Marshall Thundering Herd. Overall, they are now averaging 78.6 points per game which is 136th in the country. Offensively, the Spartans hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 144th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 102nd in terms of percentage and 20th in three-pointers made.

So far, the Spartans’ defense is ranked 143rd in the country at 70.7 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.0 threes per game vs. High Point. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.2%.

Are High Point Ready for a Home Win?

High Point is set to play their 13th game of the season and currently have a record of 8-4. When playing away from home, the Panthers have a record of 1-4, while they are undefeated at home with a record of 3-0. High Point is currently performing well against the spread, sitting at a record of 6-0-2. When playing at home, High Point has been particularly strong vs. the spread, going 3-0 this season and 6-2 in their last ten home games.

High Point comes in with an over/under record of 4-4-0 through 12 games, with their games averaging a combined 156.6 points per game so far. The Panthers have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 145 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

In contrast to their season average of 86.5 points per game, the High Point had a below average performance. They scored 58 points against Georgia and had a field goal percentage of 23.3%. Duke Miles is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 19.1. Meanwhile, Kimani Hamilton also brings a PPG average of 14.3 into the game.

On the defensive side, High Point is currently hovering around the NCAA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 73.2 points per game. Against Georgia in their most recent game, the High Point defense gave up a total of 66 points while allowing Georgia to hit 44% of their shots.