Wofford Terriers vs UNCG Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Betting on today’s Terriers and Spartans game? Catch the action at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, NC, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and UNCG is favored by -2.5 vs. Wofford in a Southern conference matchup.
WOFFORD TERRIERS VS UNCG SPARTANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNCG Spartans -2.5
This game will be played at First Horizon Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Spartans.
- Not only will UNCG pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Do the Terriers Have What it Takes on the Road?
Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games
Wofford dropped to 10-11 on the season after a 74-67 home loss to VMI on Wednesday. The Terriers were -11.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.
Wofford found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 41-25 at halftime. They made a push in the second half, outscoring VMI 42-33, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
Wofford’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 7 of 18 attempts (38.9%). The Terriers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.
TJ Johnson led the way with 20 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Kyler Filewich added 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Rickey Bradley Jr. contributed 16 points, despite shooting just 30% overall and 20% from three.
Despite Wofford giving up 74 points, their defense held the opposing team to 43% shooting from the field. The Terriers allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 15 of 28 shots.
From beyond the arc, Wofford’s defense saw the other team hit 10 threes on 30 attempts, a 33% success rate. The Terriers also sent the opposing team to the line 18 times, where they converted just 7 free throws, shooting 38%.
Will the Spartans Come Through as Home Favorites?
UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games
The Spartans improved to 11-8 on the season with a 70-65 win over the Buccaneers on Wednesday. Playing at home, UNCG entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 135, just under the O/U line of 137.5.
UNCG held a narrow 30-29 lead at halftime and outscored ETSU 40-36 in the second half to secure the victory.
UNCG’s offense was efficient in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field and 43.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, and they hit 75% of their free throws.
Kenyon Giles led the way with 23 points, despite going 1/8 from beyond the arc. Quimari Peterson added 22 points, hitting 4/6 from three, while Donovan Atwell connected on 4/5 from deep, finishing with 16 points.
UNCG’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 65 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 20 of 36 two-point attempts, a 55% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the Spartans gave up 7 threes on 16 attempts, with their opponent shooting 43%. They also sent them to the line 12 times, where they hit 9 free throws. UNCG allowed 13 offensive rebounds.