UNCG Spartans vs Wofford Terriers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

Looking to win big? The Spartans and Terriers face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Terriers are hosting the game at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and Wofford is favored by -1.5 to win at home against UNCG.

UNCG SPARTANS VS WOFFORD TERRIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Wofford Terriers -1.5

This game will be played at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.

WHY BET THE WOFFORD TERRIERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Terriers.
• Not only will Wofford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Will the Spartans Win on the Road?

The Spartans dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 73-69 road loss to Elon on Saturday. UNCG, who entered the game as 2-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 142, surpassing the over/under line of 134.5.

UNCG led 44-30 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 43. This collapse cost them the game and a chance to improve their record.

UNCG’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They connected on 41.7% of their threes, hitting 10 of 24 attempts, and shot 50% on two-point attempts.

Sam Sherry led the way with 28 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 47.1% overall and 50% from three. Kenyon Giles added 24 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc for a 55.6% three-point percentage.

Even with UNCG’s defense holding their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, they still gave up 73 points. The Spartans allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 19 of 37 attempts.

UNCG’s defense did well against the three, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 23 attempts, a 17% shooting rate. However, they sent the other team to the line 33 times, where they hit 23 free throws.

Can The Terriers Secure a Home Victory?

Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games

Wofford improved to 5-7 on the season with a 74-71 road win over Saint Louis on Wednesday. The Terriers entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 35-28 at halftime, Wofford turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Billikens 46-36. The total points for the game were 145, coming in just under the O/U line of 150.5.

Wofford put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.2%, thanks to strong two-point shooting at 62.2% (23/37), though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (6/21) of their threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 58.8% of their attempts, going 10/17.

Corey Tripp led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% overall, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts. Isaiah Swope added 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Robbie Avila contributed 16 points and 8 assists. Kyler Filewich was efficient inside, shooting 63.6% and grabbing 11 rebounds.

Wofford’s defense gave up 71 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 46% from the field. They were 12/21 on two-point attempts, hitting 57% of their shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, the opposing team went 9/24, shooting 37%. Wofford also sent them to the line 35 times, where they made 20 free throws for 57%. The Terriers allowed 5 offensive rebounds.