Tennessee State Tigers vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs Matchup

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

UNC Asheville vs Tennessee State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Tigers. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Gentry Center in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Tennessee State is favored by -1 against UNC Asheville in a non-conference matchup.

UNC Asheville vs. Tennessee State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UNC Asheville Bulldogs at Tennessee State Tigers
Where: Nashville at Gentry Center
Date: Sunday, December 1st
Betting Odds TENST -1, NCASHE -110 | TENST -110 O/U 152.5

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

UNC Asheville’s season hit a bump on Sunday, November 24th, as they fell 92-83 to Central Arkansas on the road. Entering the game as -7.5 favorites, the Bulldogs not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 38-30 at halftime, Asheville rallied in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bears 41-33, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. The game’s total points reached 175, surpassing the O/U line of 144.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

UNC Asheville's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field. They connected on 15 threes, hitting 37.5% from deep, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.5%. Their free-throw shooting was a bit shaky at 61.5%, and they grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, dishing out 17 assists as a team.

Fletcher Abee led the way with 27 points, hitting 9 threes at a 47.4% clip. Elias Cato added 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall. Layne Taylor and Brayden Fagbemi each contributed 19 points, with Taylor adding 7 assists, while Toyaz Solomon pulled down 15 rebounds to go with his 15 points.

Bulldogs Team Defense

UNC Asheville Bulldogs struggled defensively, giving up 92 points on 48% shooting from the field. The opposing team found success inside, scoring on 64% of their two-point attempts, going 25/39.

From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs held the other team to 25% shooting, with just 7 threes made on 27 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 free throws (75%). UNC Asheville also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Can Tennessee State Secure a Home Victory?

Tennessee State fell 97-85 to Bryant on Tuesday, November 26th, in an away game. The Tigers were +8.5 point underdogs heading into the matchup and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 182, surpassing the O/U line of 159.5.

After trailing 46-40 at halftime, Tennessee State put up 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51 points, leading to the loss.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Tennessee State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 42.5% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 19 attempts for 21.1%, but connected on 50% of their two-point shots.

Brandon Weston led the Tigers with 24 points, while Rafael Pinzon added 22, hitting 4 of 5 threes. Antoine Lorick III was efficient, shooting 77.8% from the field, and Barry Evans contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Tigers Team Defense

Tennessee State's defense struggled, giving up 97 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed 35 made baskets on 67 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Tigers gave up 14 threes on 26 attempts, a 53% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 18 times, where they hit 13 free throws.

Bulldogs vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Bulldogs offense has averaged 75 points per game while allowing an average of 78. UNC Asheville posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
Tennessee State has a 0-5 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 73 points per game while allowing 82. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.