Radford vs UNC Asheville Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks Today
UNC Asheville (19-7) vs. Radford (16-11)
February 20, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Radford -2.5; Over/Under: 146.5
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The UNC Asheville Bulldogs and Radford Highlanders meet Thursday in college basketball action at The Dedmon Center. Here’s a Radford vs UNC Asheville Prediction. This article will include a Radford vs UNC Asheville Pick.
UNC Asheville Bulldogs Betting Preview
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs beat SC Upstate and Charleston Southern, and they play Longwood, Presbyterian, and Winthrop next. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are averaging 84.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 76.1 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Jordan Marsh is averaging 18.8 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Toyaz Solomon is averaging 15.7 points and 7.5 rebounds. Josh Banks is the third double-digit scorer and Fletcher Abee is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Radford Highlanders Betting Preview
The Radford Highlanders beat Longwood, lost to Winthrop, and they play Presbyterian, Gardner-Webb, and Charleston Southern next. The Radford Highlanders are averaging 74.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 71.1 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Jarvis Moss is averaging 13.9 points and 2 assists, while Brandon Maclin is averaging 10.1 points and 4.6 rebounds. Josiah Harris is grabbing 7.1 rebounds and Truth Harris is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Radford Highlanders are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Radford Highlanders are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Radford Highlanders will win
- North Carolina-Asheville has lost each of its last five away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The home team has won 16 of North Carolina-Asheville’s last 20 games.
- The home team has won the first half in 15 of North Carolina-Asheville’s last 20 games.
Why the North Carolina-Asheville Bulldogs will win
- North Carolina-Asheville has won each of its last six games against Radford.
- Radford has lost eight of its last nine night games against the Big South Conference at Carilion Clinic Court at the Dedmon Center.
- North Carolina-Asheville has won the first half in each of its last six games against Radford.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Radford’s last six home games has produced a total of 148+ points.
- Each of North Carolina-Asheville’s last four games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 147+ points.
Radford vs UNC Asheville Injury Report
Neither Radford nor UNC Asheville has a player listed on its injury report.
Radford vs UNC Asheville Prediction
The Radford Highlanders are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, where they’re 8-2 SU this season. However, Radford has had issues defensively lately, and it’s led to losses in five of its last eight games. UNC Asheville has won nine of its last 10 games and that includes upset wins over Gardner-Webb, Winthrop, and Presbyterian. UNC Asheville has six road wins on the season and is 6-0 SU and ATS in its last six games against Radford. UNC Asheville beat Radford a few weeks ago, holding the Highlanders to 35 percent shooting. You can argue UNC Asheville is the better team. Give me the free bucket.
