Saturday’s game at Kimmel Arena has the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (12-6, 3-1 Big South) squaring off against the Winthrop Eagles (13-7, 3-2 Big South) at 2:00 PM ET (on January 18). Our computer prediction projects a close 83-80 win for UNC Asheville, so expect a tight matchup.

Based on our computer prediction, UNC Asheville projects to cover the 1.5-point spread in its matchup against Winthrop. The over/under is currently listed at 165.5, and the two sides are projected to fall short of that total.

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Winthrop vs. UNC Asheville Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Asheville, North Carolina
• Venue: Kimmel Arena
• Line: Winthrop -1.5
• Point total: 165.5
• Moneyline (to win): Winthrop -110, UNC Asheville -110

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Winthrop vs. UNC Asheville Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  UNC Asheville 83, Winthrop 80

Spread & Total Prediction for Winthrop vs. UNC Asheville

• Pick ATS: UNC Asheville (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Under (165.5)

Winthrop is 8-9-0 against the spread this season compared to UNC Asheville’s 7-7-0 ATS record. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Eagles are 11-6-0 and the Bulldogs are 11-3-0. The two teams combine to score 172.2 points per game, 6.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Winthrop is 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall over its past 10 contests, while UNC Asheville has gone 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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Winthrop Performance Insights

• The Eagles have a +178 scoring differential, topping opponents by 8.9 points per game. They’re putting up 85.9 points per game to rank 13th in college basketball and are giving up 77 per outing to rank 307th in college basketball.
• Winthrop wins the rebound battle by an average of 2.6 boards. It is pulling down 35.7 rebounds per game (45th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 33.1 per outing.
• Winthrop knocks down 7.6 three-pointers per game (204th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.3. It shoots 31.1% from deep while its opponents hit 34.4% from long range.
• The Eagles average 99.3 points per 100 possessions on offense (108th in college basketball), and give up 89 points per 100 possessions (118th in college basketball).
• Winthrop has committed 2.6 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 12.7 (289th in college basketball play) while forcing 15.3 (14th in college basketball).

UNC Asheville Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs put up 86.3 points per game (10th in college basketball) while giving up 76.9 per contest (304th in college basketball). They have a +170 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 9.4 points per game.
• UNC Asheville wins the rebound battle by 1.8 boards on average. It records 33.9 rebounds per game, 113th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.1.
• UNC Asheville knocks down 1.4 more threes per game than the opposition, 8.8 (89th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4.
• UNC Asheville has won the turnover battle on average this season, committing 10.1 per game (52nd in college basketball) while forcing 13.1 (80th in college basketball).

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