UNCW Seahawks vs USC Upstate Spartans Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UNCW vs USC Upstate NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Spartanburg.

UNCW vs USC Upstate Prediction

Looking to win big? The Seahawks and Spartans face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Spartans are hosting the game at Hodge Center in Spartanburg, SC. UNCW is the -8.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against USC Upstate. The over/under for the game is set at 155 points.

UNCW vs. USC Upstate Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UNCW Seahawks at USC Upstate Spartans
Where: Spartanburg at Hodge Center
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds NCW -8.5, NCW -355 | SCUP +276 O/U 155

Seahawks Preview: Taking a Look at the Seahawks Chances in Spartanburg

UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games

The Seahawks opened their season with a 92-84 win over Georgia Southern on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, UNCW entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

UNCW trailed 37-34 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Georgia Southern 58-47. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 152.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

UNCW's offense put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 42% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 25 attempts for 20%, but were efficient inside, connecting on 64% of their two-point shots.

The Seahawks were strong at the free-throw line, making 45 of 59 attempts (76.3%), and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Donovan Newby led the way with 33 points, while Khamari McGriff added 21 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field.

Seahawks Team Defense

Despite UNCW's defensive struggles, they allowed 84 points while holding the opposing team to 42% shooting from the field. The Seahawks gave up 16 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, with the other team shooting 64% from inside the arc.

UNCW's defense did manage to limit three-point damage, as the opposing team hit just 5 of 25 threes, shooting 20%. However, the Seahawks sent them to the line 59 times, where they converted 45 free throws at a 76% rate. UNCW also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.

Spartans Preview: Can the Spartans Hold Strong at Home?

USC Upstate’s latest game saw them fall 85-80 on the road to Wake Forest on Wednesday, November 13th. Despite being +29 point underdogs, the Spartans kept it close and covered the spread.

Trailing 41-38 at halftime, USC Upstate scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The total points for the game hit 165, surpassing the O/U line of 152.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

USC Upstate put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 30 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 9 of 10 shots.

Mister Dean led the way with 24 points in 24 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field. Hunter Sallis added 23 points and 6 assists, while Davin Cosby hit 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep.

Spartans Team Defense

USC Upstate Spartans struggled defensively, giving up 85 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They had a particularly tough time defending inside, where they allowed 72% shooting on two-point attempts (21/29).

From beyond the arc, the Spartans held their opponent to 26% shooting, with 7 made threes on 26 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 22 free throws (66%). USC Upstate also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Seahawks vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Seahawks offense has averaged 81 points per game while allowing an average of 77. UNCW posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
In their last five home games, USC Upstate has averaged 76 points per game while allowing 87. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 4-1.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Spartans have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 0-3.
Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, UNCW has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.