The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are set to take on the High Point Panthers in a non-conference matchup, with High Point looking to extend their 5-game win streak, during which they've averaged 88.8 points per game, outscoring their opponents by 19.2 points on average, a significant margin that showcases their dominance over the past week, with their most recent win being a 71-59 victory over Longwood, a game in which they held their opponents to just 59 points, a defensive performance that has become a hallmark of their recent success, as they've allowed an average of just 69.6 points per game over their last 5 contests.
As the High Point Panthers, led by their high-powered offense, look to take on the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, they'll be facing a team that has been inconsistent in their recent form, with a record of 3-2 over their last 5 games, during which they've averaged 70.4 points per game, a significant drop from High Point's average of 88.8 points per game over the same period, and while UNC Asheville has shown flashes of brilliance, including a 79-74 win over Longwood, they've also struggled with consistency, as evidenced by their 57-58 loss to Presbyterian, a game in which they were unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, and as such, they'll need to find a way to slow down High Point's offense, which has been nearly unstoppable over the past week, scoring at least 80 points in 4 of their last 5 games, including a 112-87 thrashing of Gardner-Webb, a performance that showed their ability to dominate games on the offensive end.
Key Matchups
One player to watch in this matchup will be High Point's leading scorer, who has been on a tear of late, averaging 23.4 points per game over his last 5 contests, a significant increase from his season average, and he'll be looking to continue his hot streak against a UNC Asheville defense that has allowed an average of 66.6 points per game over their last 5 games, a number that suggests they may struggle to contain High Point's high-powered offense, and with UNC Asheville's own offense averaging just 70.4 points per game over their last 5 contests, they'll need to find a way to slow down High Point's attack if they hope to have any chance of pulling off the upset, and one way they may be able to do this is by exploiting High Point's defensive struggles, as they've allowed an average of 69.6 points per game over their last 5 contests, a number that suggests they may be vulnerable to a big scoring performance from UNC Asheville's leading scorer, who has averaged 18.2 points per game over his last 5 contests, a significant increase from his season average, and he'll be looking to continue his hot streak against a High Point defense that has shown some weaknesses of late.
As the game approaches, it's clear that High Point is the favorite, with a 91.7% win probability according to the CHD Scout prediction, and this is due in large part to their dominance over the past week, during which they've outscored their opponents by an average of 19.2 points per game, a significant margin that showcases their ability to dominate games on both ends of the floor, and with UNC Asheville struggling to find consistency, it's hard to see them pulling off the upset, especially given High Point's recent form, which has seen them win 5 straight games, including a 95-70 thrashing of South Carolina Upstate, a performance that showed their ability to dominate games on the offensive end, and as such, it's likely that High Point will come out on top here, with their high-powered offense proving to be too much for UNC Asheville to handle.
CHD Scout Prediction
UNC Asheville
68
High Point
85
The CHD Scout prediction has High Point winning by 17.2 points, a margin that seems reasonable given their recent form, and this is due in large part to their ability to dominate games on the offensive end, as they've averaged 88.8 points per game over their last 5 contests, a number that suggests they have the firepower to overwhelm UNC Asheville's defense, and with UNC Asheville struggling to find consistency, it's hard to see them keeping pace with High Point's high-powered offense, especially given their own struggles on the defensive end, as they've allowed an average of 66.6 points per game over their last 5 contests, a number that suggests they may be vulnerable to a big scoring performance from High Point, and as such, it's likely that High Point will come out on top here, with their offense proving to be too much for UNC Asheville to handle, and with a win probability of 91.7%, it's clear that the odds are heavily in their favor.
As the game approaches, it's clear that the stakes are high for both teams, with High Point looking to build on their 5-game win streak and UNC Asheville looking to pull off a major upset, and with the tournament context in mind, it's clear that a win for High Point would be a significant boost to their resume, as they look to build on their already impressive record, and with UNC Asheville needing quality wins to build their own tournament resume, a win in this game would be a major coup, and would likely propel them up the rankings, and as such, it's likely that they'll come out with a high level of intensity, looking to prove themselves against a top opponent, and with High Point's recent form in mind, it's clear that they'll be a tough opponent to beat, especially given their dominance over the past week, during which they've outscored their opponents by an average of 19.2 points per game, a significant margin that showcases their ability to dominate games on both ends of the floor.
Tournament Stakes
A win for High Point would be a significant boost to their tournament resume, as they look to build on their already impressive record, and with a win in this game, they would likely solidify their position as one of the top teams in the conference, and with UNC Asheville needing quality wins to build their own tournament resume, a win in this game would be a major coup, and would likely propel them up the rankings, and as such, it's clear that the stakes are high for both teams, and with the tournament context in mind, it's likely that both teams will come out with a high level of intensity, looking to prove themselves against a top opponent, and with High Point's recent form in mind, it's clear that they'll be a tough opponent to beat, especially given their dominance over the past week, during which they've outscored their opponents by an average of 19.2 points per game, a significant margin that showcases their ability to dominate games on both ends of the floor, and as such, it's likely that High Point will come out on top here, with their high-powered offense proving to be too much for UNC Asheville to handle, and with a win probability of 91.7%, it's clear that the odds are heavily in their favor, and as the game approaches, it's clear that High Point is the team to beat, with their recent form and tournament context making them the clear favorite in this matchup, and with UNC Asheville looking to pull off a major upset, it's likely that this game will be a closely watched contest, with both teams looking to make a statement and build on their respective resumes, and as such, it's likely that this game will be a high-intensity, high-stakes matchup, with both teams giving it their all in an effort to come out on top, and with the outcome far from certain, it's clear that this game will be one to watch, as two of the top teams in the conference face off in a battle for supremacy, and with the winner likely to gain a significant boost to their tournament resume, it's clear that the stakes are high, and the intensity will be palpable, as these two teams clash in a game that promises to be an instant classic, with both teams looking to make a statement and prove themselves as one of the top teams in the conference.