Prediction: Lipscomb Bisons VS UNC Asheville Bulldogs 2025-11-11

Lipscomb Bisons vs. UNC Asheville Bulldogs: A Tale of Two Courts (and One Very Confused Tourist)

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for a basketball clash that’s less March Madness and more January Meh. Lipscomb Bisons, the ASUN Conference’s bronze medalists, are set to visit UNC Asheville, the self-proclaimed kings of Kimmel Arena (home court so dominant, they’ve turned it into a 13-1 fortress this season). Let’s break this down with the precision of a point guard reading a zone defense and the humor of a comedian roasting a flat tire.

Parsing the Odds: Why UNC Asheville is the Favorite (and Lipscomb is… Not)
The numbers scream “Bulldog Brunch” louder than a UNC student yelling “Roll Tarp!” At DraftKings, UNC Asheville is a near-77% favorite (-3.5 to -3.25 implied probability, depending on the bookmaker), while Lipscomb sits at 23-24%. The spread? A tidy 7.5 points in favor of Asheville. To put that in perspective, Lipscomb needs to either lose by less than a touchdown (basketball-style) or perform a miracle in the style of a team that’s never happened in NCAA history.

UNC Asheville’s home dominance is legendary. They’re shooting 47.3% from the field—think of that as a 47.3% chance of winning the lottery if you’re a fan of actually scoring points. Lipscomb, meanwhile, averaged 78.6 PPG last season but allowed 67.7 PPG. That’s like bringing a toaster to a bulletproof vest fight—and hoping the toaster wins by style points.

News Digest: Justin Wright’s 33-Point Outburst vs. UNC’s “We’ve Never Lost Here” Vibe
Lipscomb’s hope rests on Justin Wright, who dropped 33 points in a 93-90 loss to Georgia Southern. Impressive, sure, but that game might as well have been a dress rehearsal for how not to win. UNC Asheville, meanwhile, is riding a 21-11 season, with a home record so pristine it could pass for a museum exhibit titled “How to Win 13 of 14 Games.”

Here’s the kicker: Lipscomb’s 10-6 road record is… meh. They’re a team that thrives in their own bubble (ASUN Conference, anyone?), but UNC Asheville’s defense is tighter than a freshman’s grip on a dorm fridge door at 2 a.m. The Bulldogs allow just 67.7 PPG—Lipscomb’s offensive average—so this game could be a statistical tug-of-war.

The Humor: Because Basketball Needs More Laughs
Let’s be real: Lipscomb is like a tourist in Starkville, asking, “Is this the exit?” while UNC Asheville stands there with a megaphone yelling, “NO, THAT’S THE GYMNASIUM, IDIOT!” The Bisons’ best chance? Praying Asheville’s star players catch a “yips” moment—like a golfer suddenly deciding their putter is a spaghetti strand.

And don’t get me started on the spread. At -7.5, UNC Asheville needs to win by at least eight points to not disappoint the sportsbooks. That’s like ordering a pizza and expecting it to arrive with at least eight slices—a baseline so low, it’s practically a guarantee.

Prediction: Why You’re Betting on the Bulldogs (and Regretting Lipscomb)
UNC Asheville wins this game by a comfortable margin—think 75-65, or “we-showed-up-and-remembered-how-to-shoot” territory. Their home-court advantage, superior shooting percentages, and Lipscomb’s road struggles paint a picture as clear as a ref’s whistle.

Lipscomb isn’t without talent—Justin Wright’s 33-point game proves they can hang with anyone—but they’re facing a team that’s literally built a dynasty on this court. If you’re betting on Lipscomb, you might as well bet on a snowstorm in July… and then cry when July delivers a heatwave.

Final Verdict: UNC Asheville by 8.5 points. The Bisons will thank them later.

Now go forth and bet wisely—or at least bet with the confidence of someone who’s seen the numbers… and a few bad jokes. 🏀

Created: Nov. 11, 2025, 5:39 p.m. GMT

Pikkit - Sports Betting Tracker, Odds, Insights & Analysis.