UNCW Seahawks vs Monmouth Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25
Looking to win big? The Seahawks and Hawks face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Hawks are hosting the game at OceanFirst Bank Center in West Long Branch, NJ. UNCW is favored by -4.5 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest against Monmouth. The game’s over/under currently sits at 146.5 points.
UNCW SEAHAWKS VS MONMOUTH HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Monmouth Hawks +4.5
This game will be played at OceanFirst Bank Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.
WHY BET THE MONMOUTH HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hawks.
- Not only will Monmouth pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will UNCW Be The Talk of OceanFirst Bank Center?
UNCW improved to 9-4 on the season with a 77-69 win over Campbell on Saturday. The Seahawks, who were -11 point favorites, didn’t cover the spread but got the win at home. The total points for the game were 146, just over the 144.5 O/U line.
UNCW led 39-31 at halftime and matched Campbell’s 38 points in the 2nd half to secure the win. They’ll look to tighten up defensively in future games.
In their latest game, UNCW put up 77 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 19 threes for 21.1%, but were strong inside, connecting on 55.9% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they excelled, making 27 of 33 for 81.8%.
Colby Duggan led the way with 22 points, shooting 11 of 16 from the field. Donovan Newby added 17 points, hitting 2 threes, while Khamari McGriff contributed 15 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 6 of 8. Harlan Obioha also had an efficient night, going 5 of 7 for 13 points.
UNCW’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, UNCW held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 19 attempts, a 21% success rate. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 33 times, making 27 of those shots, an 81% free-throw percentage. UNCW gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is a Home Win Possible for Monmouth?
Monmouth Hawks Recent Game/Games
The Hawks dropped to 3-12 on the season after an 84-64 loss to Delaware on Saturday, January 4th. Monmouth entered the game as +5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, falling short of the O/U line of 152.5.
Monmouth fell behind early, trailing 51-27 at halftime. They showed some fight in the second half, outscoring Delaware 37-33, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
Monmouth struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.7% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.5%, but they did hit 82.8% of their free throws, going 24/29 from the line.
Erik Timko and Niels Lane both scored 17 points, with Timko hitting 5 of 8 threes and adding 4 assists. John Camden also contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Abdi Bashir Jr. led the team with 20 points.
Monmouth’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made baskets on 58 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Hawks allowed 12 threes on 23 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws.