FREE CONTEST: #5 Virginia Cavaliers vs #12 UNC Wilmington Seahawks
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Mar 4, 2017; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard London Perrantes (32) dribbles the ball as Pittsburgh Panthers guard Cameron Johnson (23) defends in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers won 67-42. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, March 16th, the (22-10) Virginia Cavaliers will take on the (29-5) UNC Wilmington Seahawks.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Virginia 73.2 – UNC Wilmington 65.6 with an over/under of 138.8. The Vegas Line has a final score of Virginia 71.5 – UNC Wilmington 63.5 with an over/under of 135.0.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Virginia +11.0 > UNC Wilmington +10.2 PPG
Points per game: UNC Wilmington 85.2 PPG > Virginia 66.6 PPG
Points allowed per game: Virginia 55.6 > UNC Wilmington 75.0 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: UNC Wilmington 48.2% > Virginia 46.4%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Virginia 39.5% > UNC Wilmington 47.7%
Three Point Percentage: Virginia 39.3% > UNC Wilmington 36.6%
Turnovers per game: Virginia 9.5 > UNC Wilmington 10.4
Rebounds per game: UNC Wilmington 35.9 > Virginia 32.9
Assists per game: UNC Wilmington 16.2 > Virginia 14.3
Summary:
UNC Wilmington finished the season (9-1) in their last ten games while Virginia limps into the tournament (5-5) in their last ten. Virginia was (4-6) against ranked opponents this season while UNC Wilmington didn’t play against a ranked opponent all season. UNC Wilmington is one of the better offensive teams in the nation ranking 10th in points per game (85.2). This is one of the more intriguing games because Virginia is the #1 defensive team in the country allowing just 55.6 points per game. Virginia only averages 66.6 points per game but UNC Wilmington really struggles on defense. The Seahawks rank 242nd in scoring defense (75 PPG) and 333rd in field goal percentage defense (47.7%). Virginia is a weak rebounding team but they make up for it because they are so strong defensively. Virginia ranks 3rd in fewest turnovers per game (9.5) so that should limit the transition opportunities for UNC Wilmington. I think Virginia can hold UNC Wilmington under 70 points and win this one.
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