William & Mary Tribe vs UNCW Seahawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tribe and Seahawks. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on CBSS, and it’s hosted by the Seahawks at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and UNCW is favored by -5.5 vs. William & Mary in a Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup.
WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNCW Seahawks -5.5
This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 1:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.
WHY BET THE UNCW SEAHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 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 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Tribe Pull Off a Win at Wilmington?
William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games
William & Mary improved to 9-7 on the season with a 67-64 win over Hampton on Thursday. The Tribe, who were -4.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they got the win on the road.
After leading 27-22 at halftime, William & Mary scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the O/U line of 151.5.
William & Mary shot 51.2% from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They connected on 60.9% of their two-point attempts and hit 40% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 20 threes. At the free-throw line, they went 15 for 20, shooting 75%.
Matteus Case was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and finishing with 18 points. Noah Farrakhan was 3 for 3 from three-point range, contributing 15 points, while Kyle Pulliam hit 3 of 4 threes, scoring 13 points in just 12 minutes.
William & Mary’s defense held their opponent to 64 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 45% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, the Tribe gave up 6 three-pointers on 23 attempts, with their opponent shooting 26% from deep. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws, a 72% success rate. William & Mary allowed 13 offensive rebounds.
Can UNCW Lock in a Home Win?
UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games
UNCW improved to 11-5 on the season with an 80-72 home win over Northeastern on Thursday, January 16th. The Seahawks entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 152 went over the 141.5-point line.
Leading 39-36 at halftime, UNCW scored 41 points in the 2nd half and held Northeastern to 36 points after the break.
In their last game, the UNCW Seahawks put up 80 points, shooting 47.7% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.8%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 10 for 14 from the line.
LA Pratt led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Rashad King added 20 points and 9 rebounds, despite struggling from deep, making just 1 of 6 attempts. Noah Ross and JB Frankel both shot 5 of 7 from the field, with Frankel hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.
UNCW’s defense gave up 72 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 51% of their attempts (23/45).
From beyond the arc, UNCW’s defense allowed 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws (71%).