UNC Asheville vs. Central Arkansas Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 24

Published 10:38 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024

Sunday’s game at Farris Center has the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (2-2) taking on the Central Arkansas Bears (1-4) at 2:00 PM ET on November 24. Our computer prediction projects a 78-71 victory for UNC Asheville, who are favored by our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Central Arkansas is projected to cover the spread (8.5) versus UNC Asheville. The two teams are projected to exceed the 145.5 over/under.

Sign up for our daily email newsletter

Get the latest news sent to your inbox

Catch tons of live college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.

UNC Asheville vs. Central Arkansas Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Conway, Arkansas
  • Venue: Farris Center
  • Line: UNC Asheville -8.5
  • Point total: 145.5
  • Moneyline (to win): UNC Asheville -370, Central Arkansas +280

Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

UNC Asheville vs. Central Arkansas Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    UNC Asheville 78, Central Arkansas 71

Spread & Total Prediction for UNC Asheville vs. Central Arkansas

  • Pick ATS: Central Arkansas (+8.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (145.5)

Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.

UNC Asheville Performance Insights

  • UNC Asheville was 51st in the nation in points scored (78.9 per game) and 216th in points conceded (73.1) last season.
  • Last season, the Bulldogs were 202nd in college basketball in rebounds (31.6 per game) and 205th in rebounds conceded (32).
  • At 15.7 assists per game last year, UNC Asheville was 37th in the nation.
  • At 8.1 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 36.5% from downtown last season, the Bulldogs were 112th and 40th in college basketball, respectively, in those categories.
  • Defensively, UNC Asheville was 144th in college basketball in 3-pointers conceded per game at 7.1 last year. It was 90th in 3-point percentage conceded at 32.2%.
  • Last season, the Bulldogs took 61.1% of their shots from inside the arc, and 38.9% from beyond it. In terms of makes, 69.4% of the Bulldogs’ baskets were 2-pointers, and 30.6% were 3-pointers.

Central Arkansas Performance Insights

  • The Bears put up 71 points per game (278th in college basketball) while giving up 75 per contest (256th in college basketball). They have a -20 scoring differential and have been outscored by four points per game.
  • Central Arkansas averages 37 rebounds per game (75th in college basketball), compared to the 36 of its opponents.
  • Central Arkansas makes 9 three-pointers per game (102nd in college basketball) while shooting 26.5% from beyond the arc (341st in college basketball). It is making 3.8 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 12.8 per game at 33.2%.
  • Central Arkansas and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Bears commit 11.6 per game (178th in college basketball) and force 11.8 (224th in college basketball).

Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.