Wofford Terriers vs UNCG Spartans 2/12/23 – On Sunday, the UNC Greensboro Spartans (17-9) will face the Wofford Terriers (13-13) in a matchup of Southern Conference teams. UNC Greensboro won their first meeting on the road, 73-64 on New Years Eve. NCAAB online analytics was expecting Wofford to bounce back against the Spartans.
Wofford Terriers vs UNCG Spartans
Date & Time: Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 3:00 PM ET
Location: Greensboro Coliseum
Wofford Terriers vs UNCG Spartans Betting Odds
Wofford
Moneyline: +400
Spread: +8.5 (-110)
Total: 135 over (-110)
UNCG
Moneyline: -450
Spread: -8.5 (-110)
Total: 135 under (-110)
Wofford Terriers vs UNCG Spartans Analysis
Wofford Terriers has lost two games after losing to Western Carolina 95-91 on Wednesday in double overtime. The conference is tied at fifth with the Terriers in a four-way tie. To avoid being in the first round at the conference tournament in March, it is crucial to finish in the top four. According to KenPom, Wofford is ranked 228th in the country. The Terriers rank 126th in adjusted offensive efficiency, and 119th in 74.5 points per game. Senior B.J Mack (15.7 ppg, 5.3 rebs), and freshman Jackson Paveletzke (14.6 ppg) are the team’s top scorers. Defense is where the team is struggling. They are 322nd in adjusted efficiency, 234th, and allow 71.5 points per game.
The UNCG Spartans are now 11-2 in Southern Conference games after starting the season with 6-7 non-conference wins. This puts them in a tie for first place with Furman, and Samford. This season, the Spartans split their season series against Furman. The Spartans lost to Samford by 70-68 at home January 7, but they will be back for revenge on Wednesday. According to KenPom, UNC Greensboro ranks 110th in the country. They rank 33rd in adjusted defensive effectiveness and 27th in allowing 62.8 points per gallon. They rank 189th in scoring 71 points per game and 247th for adjusted offensive efficiency. Keyshaun Langley (6’1 senior) is the leader in scoring with 13.8 points per game. Keondre Kennedy (6’6 junior) is second with 13.1 points per game and 6.1 rebounds.
Wofford Terriers vs UNCG Spartans Against the Spread
Wofford are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Wofford’s last 9 games. Wofford are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games. Wofford are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games against UNC Greensboro. Wofford are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against UNC Greensboro.
UNC Greensboro are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games. The total has gone UNDER in 13 of UNC Greensboro’s last 18 games. UNC Greensboro are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of UNC Greensboro’s last 7 games against Wofford. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UNC Greensboro’s last 5 games at home.
Wofford Terriers vs UNCG Spartans Free Pick
UNC Greensboro are the better teams, but the latest college basketball betting sites expect Wofford to be the more focused team on a day most people will be thinking about the Super Bowl. Wofford is in a close race in the conference’s middle and must win even if they are the underdog here.
Free Pick: Wofford Terriers +8.5 (-110)
