William & Mary Tribe vs Hampton Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tribe and Pirates. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloC, and it’s hosted by the Pirates at Convocation Center (VA) in Hampton, VA. Get ready to place your bets! William & Mary is favored by -3 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest against Hampton. The game’s over/under currently sits at 150 points.
WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS HAMPTON PIRATES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hampton Pirates +3
This game will be played at Convocation Center (VA) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.
WHY BET THE HAMPTON PIRATES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Pirates.
- Not only will Hampton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does William & Mary Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?
William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games
William & Mary moved to 8-7 on the season with an 81-78 win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday, January 11th. The Tribe, playing at home, were favored by 12.5 points but didn’t cover the spread.
Leading 42-38 at halftime, William & Mary scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 159 fell short of the 167.5 O/U line.
William & Mary’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They hit 11 threes at a 36.7% clip and were strong from the line, making 82.4% of their free throws (14/17).
Ryan Forrest led the way with 27 points, while Landon Glasper added 24, hitting 5 threes. Noah Collier was efficient, shooting 81.8% (9/11) for 22 points. The Tribe dished out 19 assists and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.
William & Mary gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point field goals on 31 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, their opponents hit 11 threes on 30 attempts, shooting 36%. William & Mary also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws, an 82% success rate. The Tribe allowed 8 offensive rebounds.
No Pressure for Hampton as Home Dogs
Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games
The Pirates improved to 6-8 on the season with an 83-77 win over Delaware on Saturday, January 11th. Hampton, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Hampton led 45-35 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.
Hampton put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, and they hit 69.2% of their free throws, going 18-for-26 from the line.
John Camden led the way with 20 points and 5 assists, while George Beale Jr. and Cavan Reilly each added 18 points, with Reilly shooting 72.7% from the field. Kyrese Mullen grabbed 15 rebounds to go along with his 14 points, and the Pirates pulled down 16 offensive boards as a team.
Hampton’s defense allowed 77 points in their previous game, with opponents shooting 48% from the field. They gave up 22 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Hampton’s opponents hit 7 of 19 threes, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 18, a 69% success rate. Hampton allowed 16 offensive rebounds.