Match Analysis: UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs South Carolina Upstate Spartans – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-15
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: Trask Coliseum, Wilmington, NC
Game Overview
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks host the South Carolina Upstate Spartans in an NCAA Men's Basketball game. UNC Wilmington, favored strongly by bookmakers, looks to leverage their home advantage and recent form against a less favored South Carolina Upstate team seeking an upset.
Key Factors to Consider
- UNC Wilmington Seahawks hold a moderate 1-1 record early in the season, showing stronger offensive execution and better shooting percentages from key players. South Carolina Upstate Spartans display a better overall record (3-1), but have struggled away from home in conference play and are underdogs given the odds.
- Historical matchups between these teams indicate UNC Wilmington has been dominant in previous encounters, showing a consistent advantage in scoring margin and defensive performance.
- No significant injuries reported for either team before the game, suggesting both squads will likely field full-strength lineups.
- The game is at UNC Wilmington's home court, the Trask Coliseum, which traditionally provides a strong home-court advantage. No adverse weather or logistical issues expected.
- As one of the early marquee conference games, UNC Wilmington shows motivation to assert dominance in front of their fans, while South Carolina Upstate is motivated to prove themselves against a top conference rival on the road.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | South Carolina Upstate Spartans: 760, UNC Wilmington Seahawks: -1300 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks win | β β β β β 90% |
| Spread | South Carolina Upstate Spartans +13.5: -110, UNC Wilmington Seahawks -13.5: -110 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks to cover -13.5 spread | β β β β β 85% |
| Over/under | Over 159.5: -110, Under 159.5: -110 | Over 159.5 points total | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | UNC Wilmington Seahawks -1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 159.5 15% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 159.5 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
UNC Wilmington Seahawks win comfortably, covering the spread, with a moderately high scoring game expected, marginally favoring the over total.
Predicted Score: UNC Wilmington Seahawks 84 – South Carolina Upstate Spartans 68