Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UNCG vs Citadel NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charleston.
UNCG vs Citadel Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spartans and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! UNCG is favored by -12.5 in this Southern conference matchup the against Citadel. The over/under for the game is set at 131 points.
UNCG vs. Citadel Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: UNCG Spartans at Citadel Bulldogs
- Where: Charleston at McAlister Field House
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds NCG -12.5, NCG -700 | CITA +500 O/U 131
Spartans Preview: Will UNCG Shock Everyone at McAlister Field House?
UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games
UNCG fell to 11-9 on the season after a 74-62 home loss to Wofford on Saturday. The Spartans entered the game as -2.5 point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.
UNCG trailed 35-27 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 136 narrowly went over the O/U line of 135.5.
Spartans Offense Breakdown
In their last game, UNCG's offense struggled, shooting just 39% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they hit only 56.2% of their free throws.
Corey Tripp and Ronald Polite III each scored 18 points, with Tripp hitting 4 of 5 threes. The Spartans grabbed 16 offensive rebounds but managed just 8 assists as a team.
Spartans Team Defense
Despite giving up 74 points, the UNCG Spartans held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 59 attempts. Inside the arc, their defense allowed 16 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Spartans limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 23 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 9 of those attempts, shooting 56%.
Bulldogs Preview: Will Citadel Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
The Citadel Bulldogs dropped to 1-16 on the season after an 83-58 home loss to Samford on Saturday. Citadel entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 143.5.
Samford took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. Citadel managed 29 points in the 2nd half, while Samford added 36 to their total.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
The Citadel Bulldogs struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 33.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, with a two-point shooting percentage of only 28.6% (6/21). They connected on 37% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 27 from beyond the arc.
At the free-throw line, the Bulldogs shot 59.3% (16/27) and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds. Christian Moore led the team with 19 points, shooting 5/12 from three-point range. Sola Adebisi added 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Trey Fort contributed 17 points, hitting 3/6 from deep.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Despite giving up 83 points, the Citadel Bulldogs held their opponent to just 33% shooting from the field, including 28% from two-point range, where they made only 6 of 21 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Bulldogs allowed 10 threes on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 16 for 59%.
Spartans vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, UNCG has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- Although Citadel has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 61 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-10.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Spartans have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
UNCG vs Citadel Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Citadel +12.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.