The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (12-6, 3-1 Big South) are only 1-point favorites as they try to extend an eight-game home win streak when they square off against the Winthrop Eagles (13-7, 3-2 Big South) on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Kimmel Arena. The contest airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 165.
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UNC Asheville and Winthrop Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
When it has played as at least 1-point favorites this season, UNC Asheville is 3-3 against the spread.
In games it has played as at least a 1-point underdog this year, Winthrop is 3-1 against the spread.
These two teams average 172.2 points per game combined, 7.2 more than the total of 165.
Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 153.9 points per game, 11.1 fewer than the point total for this matchup.
The average total UNC Asheville has had set in matchups this year is 1.8 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
The average total for Eagles games this year is 2.2 fewer points than the point total of 165 for this outing.
The Bulldogs have a 7-7-0 record against the spread this season.
The Eagles have an 8-9-0 record against the spread this season.
UNC Asheville Stats & Insights
UNC Asheville has a +170 scoring differential, topping opponents by 9.4 points per game. It is putting up 86.3 points per game to rank 10th in college basketball and is allowing 76.9 per outing to rank 304th in college basketball.
UNC Asheville pulls down 33.9 rebounds per game (113th in college basketball) while conceding 32.1 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.8 boards per game.
The Bulldogs make 1.4 more threes per game than the opposition, 8.8 (88th in college basketball) compared to their opponents’ 7.4.
UNC Asheville ranks 28th in college basketball with 105 points scored per 100 possessions, and 235th in college basketball defensively with 93.5 points conceded per 100 possessions.
When playing at home, the Bulldogs are putting up 21.9 more points per game (98.8) than they are on the road (76.9).
Winthrop Stats & Insights
Winthrop has a +178 scoring differential, topping opponents by 8.9 points per game. It is putting up 85.9 points per game, 13th in college basketball, and is allowing 77 per outing to rank 307th in college basketball.
Winthrop grabs 35.7 rebounds per game (45th in college basketball) while conceding 33.1 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 2.6 boards per game.
Winthrop connects on 7.6 three-pointers per game (204th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.3. It shoots 31.1% from deep, and its opponents shoot 34.4%.
Winthrop’s 99.3 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 108th in college basketball, and the 89 points it concedes per 100 possessions rank 118th in college basketball.
The Eagles average 95.1 points per game at home, and 68.7 away.
UNC Asheville Key Players to Watch
Jordan Marsh leads the Bulldogs in points and assists per game, scoring 16.7 points and distributing 4.1 assists.
Toyaz Solomon is UNC Asheville’s best rebounder, grabbing an average of 7.6 boards in each contest while scoring 15.2 points per game.
Josh Banks leads the Bulldogs in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.9 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Marsh is UNC Asheville’s leader in steals, averaging 1.4 steals per game, while Solomon leads them in blocks with 1.4 per contest.
Winthrop Key Players to Watch
Kelton Talford records 15.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game for the Eagles, enough to be the leading scorer and rebounder on the squad.
Winthrop’s assist leader is Kasen Harrison with 3.8 per game. Harrison also scores 13.8 points per game and tacks on 2.4 rebounds per game.
Paul Jones III is the most prolific from deep for the Eagles, hitting 2.1 threes per game.
Winthrop’s leader in steals is Harrison (1.4 per game), and its leader in blocks is Tai Hamilton (1.1 per game).
UNC Asheville vs. Winthrop Prediction
UNC Asheville 83, Winthrop 80
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