Saturday’s contest features the Winthrop Eagles (20-10, 10-5 Big South) and the UNC Asheville Bulldogs (20-9, 11-4 Big South) squaring off at Winthrop Coliseum (on March 1) at 4 p.m. ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in an 82-78 victory for Winthrop.

Based on our computer prediction, Winthrop is projected to cover the spread (3.5) against UNC Asheville. The two sides are expected to go under the 163.5 over/under.

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Winthrop vs. UNC Asheville Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Time: 4 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Rock Hill, South Carolina
• Venue: Winthrop Coliseum
• Line: Winthrop -3.5
• Point total: 163.5
• Moneyline (to win): Winthrop -176, UNC Asheville +146

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Winthrop vs. UNC Asheville Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Winthrop 82, UNC Asheville 78

Spread & Total Prediction for Winthrop vs. UNC Asheville

• Pick ATS: Winthrop (-3.5)
• Pick OU: Under (163.5)

Winthrop has put together a 14-13-0 record against the spread this season, while UNC Asheville is 14-11-0. The Eagles are 16-11-0 and the Bulldogs are 15-10-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams combine to score 166.9 points per game, 3.4 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 contests, Winthrop is 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall while UNC Asheville has gone 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall.

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Winthrop Performance Insights

• The Eagles average 84.4 points per game (sixth in college basketball) while allowing 77.8 per contest (319th in college basketball). They have a +199 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 6.6 points per game.
• Winthrop wins the rebound battle by 2.2 boards on average. It records 34.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 65th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.2 per outing.
• Winthrop makes 7.7 three-pointers per game (173rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.2. It shoots 33% from deep while its opponents hit 35.5% from long range.
• The Eagles’ 99.8 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 82nd in college basketball, and the 91.9 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 148th in college basketball.
• Winthrop has won the turnover battle by 1.6 turnovers per game, committing 12.6 (301st in college basketball action) while forcing 14.2 (21st in college basketball).

UNC Asheville Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs put up 82.5 points per game (20th in college basketball) while allowing 75.9 per contest (295th in college basketball). They have a +192 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 6.6 points per game.
• The 32.8 rebounds per game UNC Asheville accumulates rank 138th in college basketball. Their opponents collect 31.9.
• UNC Asheville makes 7.9 three-pointers per game (157th in college basketball) at a 34.8% rate (129th in college basketball), compared to the 7.4 its opponents make, shooting 33.2% from beyond the arc.
• UNC Asheville has committed 9.7 turnovers per game (42nd in college basketball), 3.3 fewer than the 13 it forces (56th in college basketball).

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