UNCG Spartans vs Wofford Terriers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Wofford vs UNCG NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Greensboro.

Wofford vs UNCG Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Terriers versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. The over/under for this Southern conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with UNCG being favored by -2.5 at home against Wofford.

Wofford vs. UNCG Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Wofford Terriers at UNCG Spartans
Where: Greensboro at First Horizon Coliseum
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds NCG -2.5, WOFF +118 | NCG -142 O/U 134.5

Terriers Preview: Will the Terriers Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games

Wofford fell to 10-11 on the season after a 74-67 loss to VMI on Wednesday. The Terriers, who were -11.5 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 narrowly missed the O/U line of 141.5.

Wofford trailed 41-25 at halftime but showed fight in the second half, outscoring VMI 42-33. Despite the strong finish, the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

Terriers Offense Breakdown

Wofford's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes on 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, and they grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, with 17 assists as a team.

Free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they connected on just 7 of 18 attempts (38.9%). TJ Johnson led the way with 20 points, hitting 5 of 8 from deep, while Kyler Filewich added 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor.

Terriers Team Defense

Despite Wofford's defense allowing 74 points, they held their opponent to 43% shooting from the field, with 25 made baskets on 58 attempts. From inside the arc, the opposing team shot 53%, converting 15 of their 28 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Wofford's opponent hit 10 of 30 attempts, shooting 33%. They also struggled from the free-throw line, making just 7 of 18 for 38%. Wofford gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.

Spartans Preview: Can UNCG Live Up to the Hype at Home?

UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games

UNCG improved to 11-8 on the season with a 70-65 win over East Tennessee State on Wednesday. The Spartans, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game were 135, just under the O/U line of 137.5.

UNCG led 30-29 at halftime and outscored the Buccaneers 40-36 in the second half to secure the win at home.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

Kenyon Giles and Quimari Peterson combined for 45 points in UNCG's win, with Giles shooting 55.6% from the field despite hitting just 1 of 8 from three. Peterson connected on 4 of 6 from deep, finishing with 22 points.

As a team, the Spartans shot 51.9% overall and 43.8% from three, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists in the game.

Spartans Team Defense

Despite UNCG's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 65 points. However, they allowed a high shooting percentage, with the opposing team hitting 51% of their shots, including 55% from two-point range.

From beyond the arc, UNCG's opponent shot 43%, making 7 of 16 three-pointers. They also went 9/12 from the free-throw line. UNCG gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Terriers vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Wofford has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 74 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Although UNCG has a straight up record of 2-1 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.
Wofford has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Spartans have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 2-3 against the spread.