Winthrop vs UNC Asheville Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

UNC Asheville (12-6) vs Winthrop (13-7)

Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm (Kimmel Arena)

Betting Odds: UNC Asheville +1 -- Over/Under: 166 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Winthrop Eagles and UNC Asheville Bulldogs meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Kimmel Arena. Here’s a Winthrop vs UNC Asheville Prediction. This article will include a Winthrop vs UNC Asheville Pick.

Winthrop Eagles Betting Preview

The Winthrop Eagles beat Longwood and Charleston Southern, and they play High Point, Presbyterian, and Gardner-Webb next. The Winthrop Eagles are averaging 85.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 77 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Kelton Talford is averaging 15.2 points and 0.7 assists, while K.J. Doucet is averaging 14.3 points and 6 rebounds. Kasen Harrison is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Johnson is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Winthrop Eagles are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 66 percent from the free throw line. The Winthrop Eagles are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.

UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Preview

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs beat Presbyterian and USC Upstate, and they play Gardner-Webb, Charleston Southern, and Radford next. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are averaging 86.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 76.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Jordan Marsh is averaging 16.7 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Josh Banks is averaging 15.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Toyaz Solomon is the third double-digit scorer and Fletcher Abee is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free throw line. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.

Why the North Carolina-Asheville Bulldogs will win

  • North Carolina-Asheville has won 20 of its last 21 games at Kimmel Arena.
  • Winthrop has lost seven of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
  • Winthrop has lost the first half in each of its last four road games.

Why the Winthrop Eagles will win

  • Winthrop has won seven of its last eight Saturday games against North Carolina-Asheville.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Winthrop's last 12 Saturday road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
  • Thirty-seven of North Carolina-Asheville's last 40 day games against the Big South Conference have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • North Carolina-Asheville ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.9).
  • North Carolina-Asheville ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (120.3).
  • Winthrop ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (74.6).
  • Winthrop ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (85.8).

Winthrop vs UNC Asheville Injury Report

Neither Winthrop nor UNC Asheville has a player listed on its injury report.

Winthrop vs UNC Asheville Prediction

The Winthrop Eagles may be the better team, and they're certainly more trustworthy defensively, but I'm leaning toward the Bulldogs at home in a near pick 'em spot. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are a perfect 8-0 SU at home this season, and that has to mean something. The Winthrop Eagles are 1-6 SU on the road this season, and we saw them recently lose in the road favorite role to Gardner-Webb and Radford. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs have the offense to hang with Winthrop. Because of the success at home, I'll grab the point in a game UNC Asheville could win outright.

Randy’s Pick UNC Asheville +1

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