Central Arkansas Bears vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UNC Asheville vs Central Arkansas NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Conway.

UNC Asheville vs Central Arkansas Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Bears game? Catch the action at Farris Center in Conway, AR, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. UNC Asheville is the -9 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Central Arkansas. The over/under for the game is set at 144 points.

UNC Asheville vs. Central Arkansas Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Central Arkansas Bears
Where: Conway at Farris Center
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Betting Odds NCASHE -9, NCASHE -358 | CARK +280 O/U 144

Bulldogs Preview: Can UNC Asheville Pull Off A Win at Farris Center?

UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

UNC Asheville picked up a 72-64 win over Southeast Missouri State on Friday, November 22nd. The Bulldogs were at home and entered the game as -9.5 point favorites, but didn’t cover the spread.

After leading 30-27 at halftime, Asheville scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 136, coming in under the O/U line of 148.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, UNC Asheville's offense put up 72 points, shooting 40.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, with struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 threes for 23.5%.

Josh Banks led the way with 23 points, connecting on 4 of 9 from deep. Toyaz Solomon added 17 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 53.3% overall. Asheville also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and hit 20 of 29 free throws, shooting 69% from the line.

Bulldogs Team Defense

UNC Asheville's defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (24/59). They allowed 20 two-point field goals on 42 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 4/17, or 23%. UNC Asheville sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws (69%). The Bulldogs also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Bears Preview: Will the Bears Defense Show Up at Home?

Central Arkansas Bears Recent Game/Games

Central Arkansas fell to Southeast Missouri State 77-73 at home on Thursday, November 21st. The Bears, who were -1.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After a 34-34 tie at halftime, both teams scored 32 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 150, just over the pre-game O/U line of 149.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Central Arkansas struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38.7% overall and 14.3% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, but they managed to score 73 points, thanks in part to 22 made free throws on 32 attempts (68.8%).

Elias Cato and Brayden Fagbemi both contributed 20 points, with Cato shooting 50% from the field. BJ Ward and Teddy Washington Jr. added 19 points each, with Ward hitting 44.4% of his threes. The Bears finished with 8 assists and 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bears Team Defense

Central Arkansas gave up 77 points in their last game, with their defense allowing the opposing team to shoot 38% from the field. The Bears struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponents hit 51% of their attempts, going 21/41.

From beyond the arc, Central Arkansas held their opponents to just 3/21 shooting, a 14% success rate. However, they sent the other team to the line 32 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 68%. The Bears also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Bears Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Bulldogs offense has averaged 74 points per game while allowing an average of 77. UNC Asheville posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
Across the Bears last three home games, the team averaged 58 points per game while allowing 83. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
The last ten games that Central Arkansas was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 1-9 straight up.
Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.