Presbyterian vs. UNC Asheville Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 11

Published 2:38 am Saturday, January 11, 2025

Saturday’s contest at Templeton Physical Education Center has the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (10-6, 1-1 Big South) going head to head against the Presbyterian Blue Hose (8-10, 1-2 Big South) at 2:00 PM ET (on January 11). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 76-74 win for UNC Asheville, so expect a competitive matchup.

According to our computer prediction, UNC Asheville is projected to cover the spread (1.5) against Presbyterian. The two teams are projected to go over the 145.5 over/under.

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Presbyterian vs. UNC Asheville Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Clinton, South Carolina
  • Venue: Templeton Physical Education Center
  • Line: Presbyterian -1.5
  • Point total: 145.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Presbyterian -112, UNC Asheville -108

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Presbyterian vs. UNC Asheville Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    UNC Asheville 76, Presbyterian 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Presbyterian vs. UNC Asheville

  • Pick ATS: UNC Asheville (+1.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (145.5)

Presbyterian’s record against the spread so far this season is 10-5-0, while UNC Asheville’s is 6-6-0. A total of four out of the Blue Hose’s games this season have gone over the point total, and nine of the Bulldogs’ games have gone over. The teams score 161.2 points per game, 15.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Presbyterian has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall in the last 10 contests. UNC Asheville has gone 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 contests.

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Presbyterian Performance Insights

  • The Blue Hose average 75.9 points per game (163rd in college basketball) while giving up 68.9 per outing (113th in college basketball). They have a +127 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by seven points per game.
  • Presbyterian wins the rebound battle by 2.8 boards on average. It collects 33 rebounds per game, which ranks 176th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 30.2 per contest.
  • Presbyterian connects on 7.6 three-pointers per game (199th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.6. It shoots 37.2% from deep while its opponents hit 32.7% from long range.
  • The Blue Hose rank 111th in college basketball by averaging 99.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 150th in college basketball, allowing 90 points per 100 possessions.
  • Presbyterian has committed 10.8 turnovers per game (112th in college basketball play) while forcing 11.4 (227th in college basketball).

UNC Asheville Performance Insights

  • The Bulldogs have a +160 scoring differential, topping opponents by 10 points per game. They’re putting up 85.3 points per game, 14th in college basketball, and are allowing 75.3 per outing to rank 284th in college basketball.
  • UNC Asheville is 81st in the country at 34.8 rebounds per game. That’s 2.3 more than the 32.5 its opponents average.
  • UNC Asheville makes 1.5 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.6 (106th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.1.
  • UNC Asheville wins the turnover battle by 2.3 per game, committing 10.6 (87th in college basketball) while its opponents average 12.9.

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