Ohio Bobcats vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs Matchup

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

UNC Asheville vs Ohio Prediction

The Bulldogs and Bobcats are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats will host the game at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 159.5 points, and Ohio is favored by -9.5 against UNC Asheville in a non-conference matchup.

UNC Asheville vs. Ohio Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Ohio Bobcats
Where: Athens at Convocation Center (OH)
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Betting Odds OHIO -9.5, NCASHE +379 | OHIO -504 O/U 159.5

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win on the Road?

UNC Asheville’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell to Alabama 110-54 on Monday. The Bulldogs were +28.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 164, just under the 164.5 O/U line.

After trailing 50-29 at halftime, UNC Asheville struggled even more in the 2nd half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 60.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

UNC Asheville struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 27.4% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was a mere 31.5%, and they hit only 57.1% of their free throws.

Mark Sears led the way with 20 points, shooting 75% overall and from three-point range. Clifford Omoruyi was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 and adding 8 rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

UNC Asheville Bulldogs struggled defensively, giving up 110 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 63% from the field. Inside the arc, they were even more vulnerable, with opponents hitting 71% of their two-point attempts (30/42).

From beyond the three-point line, the Bulldogs allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 26 shots (70%). UNC Asheville gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bobcats Preview: Can the Bobcats Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Ohio dropped their season opener 88-78 to James Madison on Monday. The Bobcats were +3 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread, while the game’s total points of 166 exceeded the O/U line of 149.

Ohio struggled early, trailing 41-26 at halftime, but they showed resilience by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half. However, they couldn’t tighten up defensively, allowing 47 points after the break.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Ohio's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.6%, with a two-point shooting mark of 56.1% and 38.9% from beyond the arc. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 55% of their attempts.

Xavier Brown led the way with 23 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from three-point range. Aidan Hadaway also connected on 50% of his threes, finishing with 17 points, while Mark Freeman added 16 points and 4 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from deep.

Bobcats Team Defense

Ohio's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 21 of 37 two-point attempts, a 56% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Ohio's opponent shot 50%, hitting 10 of 20 threes. They also went to the free-throw line 26 times, making 16. Ohio gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Bobcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Bulldogs offense has averaged 66 points per game while allowing an average of 84. UNC Asheville posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
Although Ohio has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 70 points per game in these games.
The last five games that UNC Asheville was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
The Bobcats have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.