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A Big South Conference showdown features Longwood (15-5) traveling to take on UNC-Asheville (12-9) on Wednesday night. The Lancers are looking to extend their winning streak as in its last contest, Longwood beat Winthrop 92-88 to win its eighth straight game. UNC Asheville was also victorious in its last matchup as the Bulldogs topped Presbyterian College 68-67.

Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m. ET from Kimmel Arena. Longwood is favored by 2.5 points in the latest Longwood vs. UNC Asheville odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is 137.5. Before locking in any UNC Asheville vs. Longwood picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated an impressive profit of over $2,400 for $100 players on its top-rated college basketball picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Longwood vs. UNC Asheville, and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for UNC Asheville vs. Longwood:

  • Longwood vs. UNC Asheville spread: Longwood -2.5
  • Longwood vs. UNC Asheville over-under: 137.5 points
  • Longwood vs. UNC Asheville money line: Longwood -135, UNC Asheville +115
  • LONG: The Lancers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS win
  • UNCA: The Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog

Why Longwood can cover 

Sophomore guard Justin Hill is the leading scorer for Longwood, and he is averaging 13.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Hill has scored at least 20 points in four of his last 10 games. In the Jan. 12 overtime win against Radford, Hill had 24 points, three rebounds, and four assists and he also shot 3-for-6 from three in the matchup. The Texas native has a knack for getting in passing lanes as Hill is averaging 1.5 steals per game and has swiped at least three steals in five different games. 

Senior guard Isaiah Wilkins is logging 12.5 points, six rebounds, and shoots 48 percent from the field. Wilkins has scored in double digits in seven of his last 10 games and his best outing during that stretch came against Gardner-Webb. The North Carolina native tallied 20 points, eight rebounds, and four steals.

Why UNC Asheville can cover

Junior forward Drew Pember is averaging 14.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.4 blocks per game. Pember has been a constant offensive threat for the Bulldogs, scoring more than 20 points in five games so far. His best performance this year came in the Jan. 22 overtime win over Radford. The Tennessee native had an offensive explosion and finished with 41 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks. 

Pember is also a terrific shot-blocker for the Bulldogs and has recorded more than three blocks in eight different games. Redshirt senior guard Tajion Jones is logging 12.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. Jones spaces the floor for UNC Asheville's offense and knocks down 38 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc. 

How to make UNC Asheville vs. Longwood picks

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the point total, projecting 143 combined points. It has also generated an against-the-spread pick that hits in almost 60 percent of simulations. You can only get the model's picks at SportsLine. 

So who wins Longwood vs. UNC Asheville? And which side of the spread hits nearly 60 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up more than $2,400 on its college basketball picks the last five years, and find out.