Campbell Fighting Camels vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

The Fighting Camels and Seahawks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Seahawks will host the game at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. This Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and UNCW is favored to win by -11.5 at home vs. Campbell.

CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Campbell Fighting Camels +11.5

This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.

WHY BET THE CAMPBELL FIGHTING CAMELS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Seahawks.
• Even though we have UNCW winning straight-up, we like Campbell at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Taking a Look at the Fighting Camels Chances on the Road

Campbell improved to 4-8 on the season with a 57-54 win over Drexel on Thursday. The Fighting Camels were +3.5 underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

Campbell trailed 31-27 at halftime but tightened up defensively, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The game’s total points of 111 fell well short of the O/U line of 136.5.

In their last game, the Campbell Fighting Camels managed just 57 points, shooting 38.9% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 44.4%, and they hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 8-for-12 from the line.

Colby Duggan led the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 44.4% overall and 40% from deep. Kobe MaGee added 15 points, while Jasin Sinani contributed 14 points, hitting 50% from beyond the arc. The Camels recorded only 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists in the game.

Campbell’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 38% shooting from the field. The Fighting Camels limited damage inside, with the other team shooting 45% on two-point attempts, going 14/31.

From beyond the arc, Campbell’s defense was effective, as they allowed just 7 made threes on 23 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 8, shooting 66%. Campbell gave up 5 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Seahawks Defense Show Up at Home?

UNCW fell to 8-4 on the season after a 65-61 loss to Towson on Thursday. The Seahawks, playing at home, were -5.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.

Both teams scored 28 points in the 2nd half, mirroring the 1st half’s 29-29 score. UNCW will look to bounce back after this missed opportunity.

In their last game, UNCW’s offense struggled, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 34.3% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, with an 8-for-24 performance from three-point range, hitting 33.3% from deep.

Tyler Tejada led the Seahawks with 21 points, despite shooting 33.3% overall and 27.3% from three. Harlan Obioha contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Donovan Newby added 17 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc and dishing out 7 assists.

Despite giving up 65 points, UNCW’s defense held their opponent to just 33% shooting from the field, as they went 20/59 overall. Inside the arc, they limited them to 34% shooting, with only 12 made two-point shots on 35 attempts.

From three-point range, UNCW’s defense allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 13 for 65%. UNCW gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.