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UNC Asheville at Alabama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s UNC Asheville at Alabama odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The UNC Asheville Bulldogs and the 2nd-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide meet at Coleman Coliseum Monday in the regular-season opener for both teams. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the UNC Asheville vs. Alabama odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Bulldogs of UNCA are expected to finish in the upper half of the Big South Conference in 2024-25. The Bulldogs were 22-12 last season, winning 12 of 16 games inside the Big South. UNCA was a good free-throw shooting team, which aids it in close games, and the Bulldogs added G Jordan Marsh as a transfer from nearby Appalachian State, while G Justin Wright is considered one of the favorites for Big South Newcomer of the Year.

For the Crimson Tide, coach Nate Oats has another strong team. F Grant Nelson and G Mark Sears are back to lead the team, which went to the Final Four last season. Incoming transfers C Clifford Omoruyi and G Chris Youngblood bolster the roster, and 5-star small forward add Derrion Reid gives this team talent from top to bottom yet again.

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UNC Asheville at Alabama odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): UNC Asheville +2500 (bet $100 to win $2,500) | Alabama -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UNC Asheville +25.5 (-110) | Alabama -25.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 161.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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UNC Asheville at Alabama picks and predictions

Prediction

Alabama 97, UNC Asheville 69

Moneyline

Alabama (-10000) will cost you $100 for every $1 in profit. Needless to say, betting heavy favorites like this is never a good idea. Nobody needs a dollar that badly.

AVOID.

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Against the spread

ALABAMA -25.5 (-110) is a strong play in the opener. While this is a rather large number, and it’s possible the new players for the Crimson Tide need a little while to build chemistry, ultimately talent will take over. Look for a somewhat closer game in the first half, or at least closer than expected. However, in the second half, the Tide should pull away for the convincing win and cover.

Over/Under

OVER 161.5 (-115) is the lean in the opener, but don’t get carried away.

Last season, it was all about the Over with Alabama, as it was a talented and fun offense, and the Crimson Tide didn’t pay much mind on the defensive end.

We know that UNC Asheville will be overwhelmed for a full 40 minutes, but this was actually a pretty decent offensive club in 2023-24. The Bulldogs will get their fair share of points.

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Big South Tournament: Longwood vs. UNC-Asheville odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Big South Championship: Longwood vs. UNC-Asheville odds, with college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Longwood Lancers (20-13, 6-10 Big South) battle the UNC-Asheville Bulldogs (22-11, 12-4) on Sunday in the Big South Championship. Tip from Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Longwood vs. UNC-Asheville odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Longwood upset top-seeded High Point 80-79 in overtime on Saturday as a 7-point underdog while the Over (149.5) hit. C Szymon Zapala scored 17 points including the go-ahead bucket with 26 seconds left for the 5th-seeded Lancers. It was the 2nd time Longwood beat High Point in the last 7 days, winning the season-finale 74-72 on March 2.

It also took overtime for the 2nd-seeded UNC-Asheville Bulldogs to beat the No. 3 Gardner-Webb Bulldogs 83-72 on Saturday in the other semifinal. The Bulldogs covered as a 4.5-point favorite and the Over (144.5) hit. Senior F Drew Pember had his 2nd triple-double of the season (30 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists). UNC-Asheville held Gardner-Webb to just 1 point in OT.

The teams split their 2 meetings this season with each winning at home. UNC-Asheville won 65-61 on Jan. 13 and Longwood won 80-75 on Feb. 21. Each team covered the spread as the home favorite as well.

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Longwood vs. UNC-Asheville odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Longwood +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | UNC-Asheville -146 (bet $146 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Longwood +2.5 (-106) | UNC-Asheville -2.5 (-114)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Longwood vs. UNC-Asheville picks and predictions

Prediction

UNC-Asheville 74, Longwood 72

Moneyline

PASS.

I’m confident that the Bulldogs (-146) win this game, but I’d rather not buy into all that juice. I’ll save my money for the spread instead.

Against the spread

BET LONGWOOD +2.5 (-106).

These teams have played basically even over their last 10 meetings. They have each covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 matchups.

Longwood has a lot of momentum coming into the championship game, having won and covered 6 of its last 8 games.

UNC-Asheville’s best player is Pember (20.5 points per game), but Longwood has held him in check. He has scored just 17 and 12 points in their 2 meetings. I think they can do it again.

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Over/Under

PASS.

I do not see any advantage either way on this bet. These teams are 5-5 going over the total in the last 10 meetings.

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Big South Tournament: Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (17-15) and UNC Asheville Bulldogs (21-11) meet Saturday in the Big South Tournament semifinals at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, N.C. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 3-seed Runnin’ Bulldogs held off 6-seed Presbyterian in the quarterfinals with a 61-60 win, while the Blue Hose picked up the cover as 6-point underdogs as the Under (143.5) cashed. Gardner-Webb has won 4 in a row, and it is still 5-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 7 games while cashing the Under in 3 straight.

The 2-seed Bulldogs ousted 7-seed Charleston Southern 60-55, although they came nowhere near the cover as 12.5-point favorites as the Under (141.5) connected. UNCA has won just twice in the past 4 outings, including a 78-77 home loss to Gardner-Webb as a 6.5-point favorite Feb. 24 as the Over (153.5) cashed.

Gardner-Webb also won 80-73 as a 2-point favorite in Boiling Springs in the 1st meeting Jan. 31 as the total (153) pushed at most shops.

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Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Gardner-Webb +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | UNC Asheville -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread: Gardner-Webb +2.5 (-110) | UNC Asheville -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Gardner-Webb vs. UNC Asheville picks and predictions

Prediction

Gardner-Webb 79, UNC Asheville 75

Moneyline

GARDNER-WEBB (+116) is a solid play as short ‘dogs in this semifinals matchup. The Runnin’ Bulldogs have been a major thorn in the side of UNC Asheville (-140) this season.

UNCA isn’t playing very well lately, posting just 2 wins in the past 4 outings, and it was swept by Gardner-Webb. The Runnin’ Bulldogs have picked up 7 wins in the past 10 meetings, too.

Against the spread

GARDNER-WEBB +2.5 (-110) is worth a look catching the points in a potentially close battle. UNC Asheville -2.5 (-110) had a rough time against Charleston Southern, and it is just 2-4 ATS in the past 6 outings.

On the flip side, the Runnin’ Bulldogs have cashed in 5 of the previous 7 contests, with Gardner-Webb sweeping the regular-season series.

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Over/Under

OVER 149.5 (-110) is the lean in this Big South Tournament battle. We had the Over cash by 1.5 points at most shops in the most recent meeting in Asheville Feb. 24, and the total pushed at most shops in the 1st meeting Jan. 31.

Be careful, though, as Gardner-Webb has hit the Under in 3 in a row, including just 121 combined points with a total of 143.5 in the quarters.

UNCA has hit the Under in 5 of the past 7 games, too, although, again, 1 of those Over results came against GW Feb. 24.

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Big South Tournament: Charleston Southern vs. UNC Asheville odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Charleston Southern vs. UNC Asheville odds, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The UNC Asheville Bulldogs (20-11) battle the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (10-19) in the quarterfinal of the Big South Tournament Friday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Charleston Southern vs. UNC Asheville odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

No. 2-seeded UNC Asheville beat the Radford Highlanders 71-62 in its last regular-season game, covering as a 1.5-point road favorite to end a 2-game losing streak. The Bulldogs have won 6 of their last 8 and covered in 5 of those 8 games. UNC Ashville ended the season 14-14 against the spread (ATS), and with a 12-4 conference record.

The 7th-seeded Buccaneers were 6-10 in the conference and lost to UNC Asheville in both meetings — by 31 points on the road and by 6 points at home. The Buccaneers lost 5 of their last 7 to close the regular season and ended 11-14 ATS on the year.

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Charleston Southern vs. UNC Asheville odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:06 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Charleston Southern +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | UNC Asheville -820 (bet $820 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Charleston Southern +11.5 (-106) | UNC Asheville -11.5 (-114)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -102 | U: -120)

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Charleston Southern vs. UNC Asheville picks and predictions

Prediction

UNC Asheville 78, Charleston Southern 60

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no real value in betting on the Bulldogs to win outright as they are far too expensive. Similarly, the Buccaneers have not been good enough to assume they could pull off an upset.

Avoid a moneyline play.

Against the spread

LEAN UNC ASHEVILLE -11.5 (-114).

The Bulldogs have rewarded bettors as of late. They have covered in 2 of their last 3 on the road and also covered their last game as a favorite of 11-plus points. UNC Asheville has 4 players who average double figures and all shoot over 40% from the field.

Three of Charleston Southern’s top 4 scoring options shoot under 41% from the field. The Buccaneers are just 1-2-1 ATS in their last 4 on the road and 2-4-1 ATS in their last 7. They won’t have the firepower to keep pace in this one.

Take UNC ASHEVILLE -11.5 (-114).

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 143.5 (-120).

If there’s one thing both teams have done as of late, it is hit the Under. The Bulldogs have a strong offense, but command a high total in games. That has resulted in them going 2-4 O/U in their last 6 games despite scoring 71 or more in all 6.

Charleston Southern has scored 60 or fewer points in 3 of its last 5 and 65 or fewer in all 5. The Buccaneers are 0-5 O/U in their last 5 and 2-9 O/U in their last 11. Expect a low-scoring battle and take UNDER 143.5 (-120).

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March Madness: UNC Asheville vs. UCLA odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s UNC Asheville vs. UCLA odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 15th-seeded UNC Asheville Bulldogs (27-7) and No. 2 UCLA Bruins (29-5) tussle Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Tip from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento is at 10:05 p.m. ET (truTV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UNC Asheville vs. UCLA odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

UNC Asheville advanced to the tournament by winning the Big South Conference. An efficient team at both ends of the floor, albeit in a weak schedule, the Bulldogs excel in getting lots of 3-point shots and free throws and preventing the same. UNCA is 18-1 since the calendar flipped to 2023.

UCLA — the No. 6 team in the nation — was ousted by No. 8 Arizona in the Pac-12 title game, but the Bruins have an elite defense that has held foes to just 59.8 points per game while going 12-1 since Feb. 2.

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UNC Asheville vs. UCLA odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: UNC Asheville +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | UCLA -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UNC Asheville +17.5 (-108) | UCLA -17.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

UNC Asheville vs. UCLA picks and predictions

Prediction

UCLA 79, UNC Asheville 58

Moneyline

Avoid the gallons of juice here: PASS.

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Against the spread

The Bruins are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games against winning teams and are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games as favorites of 10 or more points. UCLA is 7-2 straight up and ATS in 9 tourney games under coach Mick Cronin.

Look for UCLA to handle its business here with its tight perimeter defense. The Bruins figure to get plenty of turnover/transition looks, and this margin likely gets to the 20-point territory.

BACK UCLA -17.5 (-112).

Over/Under

The last 6 UCLA games have produced 3 Overs and 3 Unders. Ditto the last 6 for UNC Asheville.

Figure on a mid-pace game and a total in the mid-130s with no margin to leverage: PASS.

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Big South Tournament: Campbell vs. UNC Asheville odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Campbell vs. UNC Asheville odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 7 Campbell Fighting Camels battle the No. 1 UNC Asheville Bulldogs Sunday for the Big South Championship (ESPN2). Tip from Bojangles’ Coliseum is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Campbell vs. UNC Asheville odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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UNC Asheville beat Campbell twice during the regular season with both teams coving on the road. The total is 1-1 O/U as well.

UNC Asheville beat No. 9 Charleston Southern 75-66 Friday and then took down No. 4 USC Upstate 66-62 Saturday. It failed to cover both as 7-point and 9.5-point favorites. The Bulldogs are 16-12-1 ATS on the season.

Campbell is 16-12 ATS on the season and 13-17 straight up. The Fighting Camels took down No. 10 Presbyterian 68-63 Wednesday then No. 2 Longwood 81-68 Friday and then No. 3 Radford 72-71 Saturday. They are 2-1 ATS in the tournament and 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games.

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Campbell vs. UNC Asheville odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:27 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Campbell +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | UNC Asheville -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Campbell +4.5 (-110) | UNC Asheville -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Campbell vs. UNC Asheville picks and predictions

Prediction

UNC Asheville 73, Campbell 70

Moneyline

PASS.

The top seed should come out of the Big South, but this should be a close game. I would pass on predicting the upset here.

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Against the spread

LEAN CAMPBELL +4.5 (-110).

The Fighting Camels have been electric as of late, and it is March after all. They covered 9 of their last 11 games in the regular season and then 2 of 3 in the Big South Tournament, only failing to cover as a 6-point favorite in a 5-point win.

Asheville has failed to cover both games and is 5-4 ATS in its last 9 games. The Bulldogs are solid on both sides of the court, but is averaging just 70.5 points per game in the tourney which is almost 5 fewer per game than during the regular season.

It is tough to distance yourself in games this competitive. That said, back the underdogs and take CAMPBELL +4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 135.5 (-115).

Campbell has gone Over in 6 straight games and in all 3 tournament battles. It also went over in 7 of its last 9 regular-season games as well. The Fighting Camels rank 79th in the nation in field goal percentage (46.3%) as well.

Asheville has a dynamic offense and hasn’t played well on that side of the floor, so some improvement is due. It ranks 21st in field goal percentage (48.3%) and 6th in 3-point field goal percentage (39.7%). It has gone Over in 6 of its last 10 games as well.

Back the OVER 135.5 (-115).

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