UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs UNCW Seahawks Matchup

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

UNC Asheville vs UNCW Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Seahawks game? Catch the action at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC, as the Seahawks hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on FloH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with UNCW being favored by -6.5 over UNC Asheville.

UNC Asheville vs. UNCW Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UNC Asheville Bulldogs at UNCW Seahawks
Where: Wilmington at Trask Coliseum
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds NCW -6.5, NCASHE +220 | NCW -277 O/U 149.5

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win in Wilmington?

UNC Asheville improved to 5-4 on the season with a 95-81 win over North Florida on Tuesday. The Bulldogs, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread in the home victory.

After leading 43-30 at halftime, Asheville allowed 51 points in the 2nd half but scored 52 of their own. The game’s total points of 176 exceeded the O/U line of 162.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

UNC Asheville's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points with a field goal percentage of 56.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks to 63.2% shooting from two-point range and 45% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 20 threes.

The Bulldogs also connected on 20 free throws, shooting 69% from the line, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. They dished out 20 assists, with Jordan Marsh contributing 7. Toyaz Solomon led the way with 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting, while Greg Gantt Jr. added 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, hitting 5 of 6 shots.

Bulldogs Team Defense

UNC Asheville struggled defensively, giving up 81 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 56% from the field. Inside the arc, the Bulldogs allowed 24 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.

From three-point range, their opponent hit 9 of 20 shots, shooting 45%. UNC Asheville also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws, a 69% success rate. The Bulldogs gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Seahawks Preview: Can UNCW Grab a Win at Home?

UNCW improved to 7-3 on the season with a 79-66 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday. The Seahawks, favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread in the victory.

After leading 37-27 at halftime, UNCW scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

UNCW put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.9%. They connected on 72% of their two-point attempts, going 18-for-25, while struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.2% on 10-of-32 shooting. At the free-throw line, the Seahawks shot 61.9%, making 13-of-21 attempts.

Donovan Newby led the way with 21 points, hitting 4-of-9 from three and shooting 53.8% overall. Zavian McLean and Keeshawn Kellman both shot 8-of-11, with McLean adding 20 points and Kellman contributing 16 points and 9 rebounds. Noah Ross chipped in 12 points and 5 assists, while Nolan Hodge added 11 points, hitting 2-of-4 from three.

Seahawks Team Defense

Despite giving up 66 points, UNCW's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 49% from the field, including a blistering 72% on two-point attempts (18/25). The Seahawks did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent hit 10 of 32 threes, good for 31%.

UNCW sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 61%. The Seahawks also allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bulldogs vs Seahawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, UNC Asheville has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 74 points per game.
Through their last ten home games, UNCW has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 81 points per game.
The last five games that UNC Asheville was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Seahawks have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.