Hampton Pirates vs William & Mary Tribe NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Tribe. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on CBSS, and it’s hosted by the Tribe at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148 points, and William & Mary is favored by -7 to win at home against Hampton.
HAMPTON PIRATES VS WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE BETTING PICK
The Pick: William & Mary Tribe -7
This game will be played at Kaplan Arena at 5:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.
WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Tribe.
- Not only will William & Mary pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will Hampton Shock Everyone at Kaplan Arena?
Hampton Pirates Recent Game/Games
The Pirates improved to 7-9 on the season with a narrow 74-73 win over North Carolina A&T on Monday. Hampton, who were -2.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, just over the O/U line of 146.
Hampton led 39-29 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 35. Despite the win, their defense will need to tighten up moving forward.
Hampton’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. They connected on 29.2% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 24 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 47.2%.
Landon Glasper led the way with 21 points, knocking down 5 of 11 threes. Ryan Forrest added 20 points on 8 of 15 shooting, while Noah Farrakhan contributed 17 points and 6 assists, despite struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 1 of 7.
Hampton’s defense gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field, hitting 24 of 54 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team made 16 of 31 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Hampton’s defense saw their opponents connect on 8 of 23 shots, good for 34%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws, a 77% success rate. Hampton allowed 8 offensive rebounds.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored William & Mary?
William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games
William & Mary fell to 9-8 on the season after an 85-74 road loss to UNCW on Monday. Entering the game as +7 point underdogs, the Tribe not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 43-37 at halftime, William & Mary couldn’t close the gap, as both teams scored over 40 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.
William & Mary put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks in part to hitting 13 of 33 from beyond the arc, good for 39.4%. They also connected on 13 of 20 free throws, shooting 65% from the line.
Bo Montgomery led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 8 of 14 overall. Donovan Newby and Gabe Dorsey each added 18 points, with Newby hitting 3 of 6 from deep and Dorsey going 3 of 8. Khamari McGriff was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots, while Kyle Pulliam contributed 12 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 75% from the field.
William & Mary struggled defensively, giving up 85 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They had particular trouble inside, where they allowed 60% shooting on two-point attempts (24/40).
From beyond the arc, William & Mary held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 16 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 25 free throws at a 78% rate. The Tribe also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.