UNC Greensboro vs East Tennessee State Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UNC Greensboro vs East Tennessee State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 19th at Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UNC Greensboro Spartans Betting Preview

The UNC Greensboro Spartans are 18-9 (11-3) this year after they defeated Furman by a score of 58-50 in their last game. UNC Greensboro led 28-24 at halftime and they held Furman to just 26 points in the second half in the win. The Spartans shot 39.3% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Kenyon Giles led UNC Greensboro with 19 points and four assists, while Ronald Polite III added 15 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Spartans defeated VMI by a score of 80-54 and Western Carolina by a score of 74-70. UNC Greensboro has won four games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the SoCon standings with an 11-3 record. UNC Greensboro has scored 73.2 points per game and they have allowed 64.0 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Kenyon Giles is averaging 15.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Donovan Atwell is averaging 14.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. UNC Greensboro is shooting 44.6% from the field, 73.5% on free throws, and 37.7% on three-pointers this season. 

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Preview

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are 15-12 (8-6) this season after they lost to Chattanooga by a score of 78-71 in their last game. East Tennessee State trailed 36-30 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Buccaneers shot 50% from the field, 47.1% on three-pointers, and 68.8% on free throws in the game. Quimari Peterson led East Tennessee State with 31 points and four assists, while DJ Hughes added 11 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Buccaneers lost to Western Carolina by a score of 76-67 but did beat Samford by a score of 66-59 before that. East Tennessee State has won three of their last five games and they are currently tied for fourth in the SoCon standings with an 8-6 record. East Tennessee State has scored 72.7 points per game and they have allowed 67.2 points per game, while also averaging 37.6 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Quimari Peterson is averaging 18.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Karon Boyd is averaging 8.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. East Tennessee State is shooting 42.9% from the field, 66.7% on free throws, and 34.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why UNC Greensboro will beat East Tennessee State

• North Carolina-Greensboro has won each of its last six road night games against Conference opponents.
• East Tennessee State has lost three of its last four night games against the Southern Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of East Tennessee State’s last five night games at Freedom Hall Civic Center has produced a total of 136+ points.
• Four of North Carolina-Greensboro’s last five road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.

UNC Greensboro vs East Tennessee State Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup towards the top of the SoCon standings, but East Tennessee State will be at home for this game. The Buccaneers have lost two games in a row, but they are 4-1 in their last five home games. ETSU is shooting just 42.9% from the field this year and they have scored 71 points or fewer in four straight games. UNC Greensboro has won four games in a row and they have allowed 61 points or fewer in three of their last four games. UNC Greensboro did win the first meeting between these teams by a score of 70-65 and I like them to get another win here, as their defense will be the difference.