Towson Tigers vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25
Betting on today’s Tigers and Seahawks game? Catch the action at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC, as the Seahawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FloC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and UNCW is favored by -5.5 to win at home against Towson.
TOWSON TIGERS VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNCW Seahawks -5.5
This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.
WHY BET THE UNCW SEAHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Seahawks.
- Not only will UNCW pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Do the Tigers Stand a Chance on the Road?
Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games
Towson improved to 4-8 on the season with a 70-65 win over Bryant on Sunday, December 22nd. The Tigers were favored by 4 points going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.
Towson led 33-28 at halftime and matched Bryant’s 37 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 135, which was under the O/U line of 145.5.
Towson’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 40.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, with a tough night from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 24 threes (20.8%). Inside the arc, they were more efficient, connecting on 52.5% of their two-point attempts.
Earl Timberlake led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 47.6% overall. Barry Evans and Tyler Tejada each added 18 points, with Evans hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Towson also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists, with Timberlake contributing 4 of those.
Despite giving up 14 offensive rebounds, Towson held their opponent to 65 points on 40% shooting from the field. The Tigers allowed 52% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 21 of 40 attempts.
Towson’s defense shined on the perimeter, limiting their opponent to just 5 made threes on 24 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. From the free-throw line, the other team went 13/17, shooting 76%.
Can The Seahawks Secure a Home Victory?
UNCW improved to 8-3 on the season with an 85-74 win over UNC Asheville on Saturday. Playing at home, the Seahawks entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.
UNCW took control early, leading 44-30 at halftime. While they scored 41 points in the second half, they allowed 44 points to the Bulldogs, making the game closer than the first half suggested.
UNCW’s offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They connected on 38.1% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 21 from deep, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 21 of 28 for 75%.
Jordan Marsh led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, while Nolan Hodge added 21 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Donovan Newby contributed 20 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, and Kameron Taylor was efficient, shooting 80% from the field for 18 points in 24 minutes.
UNCW’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field, hitting 28 of 58 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 54% shooting, as the other team made 20 of 37 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, UNCW’s defense saw their opponents connect on 8 of 21 shots, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 75%. UNCW allowed 15 offensive rebounds.