William & Mary Tribe vs Winthrop Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
Planning on watching today’s Tribe and Eagles game? Catch the action at Rock Hill Sports & Event Center in Rock Hill, SC, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Winthrop is favored by -6.5 at home against William & Mary.
WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS WINTHROP EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Winthrop Eagles -6.5
This game will be played at Rock Hill Sports & Event Center at 5:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE WINTHROP EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Winthrop pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Tribe Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
William & Mary Tribe Recent Game/Games
The Tribe picked up an 84-73 home win over Norfolk State on Tuesday, November 12th. William & Mary entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 157, just over the pre-game O/U line of 156.5.
William & Mary built a strong 47-32 lead by halftime but allowed Norfolk State to score 41 points in the 2nd half while putting up 37 points of their own.
William & Mary put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks in part to hitting 16 threes at a 34.8% rate. Inside the arc, they were highly efficient, connecting on 66.7% of their two-point attempts.
The Tribe dished out 22 assists and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds. Brian Moore Jr. led the way with 31 points, shooting 63.2% from the field. Kyle Frazier added 18 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, while Jalen Myers contributed 17 points and 6 rebounds.
William & Mary gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 30 of 67 attempts. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 66% of their two-point shots, going 14 for 21.
From beyond the arc, the opposition took 46 threes, making 16, for a 34% shooting percentage. William & Mary sent them to the line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 61%. The Tribe also allowed 16 offensive rebounds.
Will the Eagles Win at Home?
Winthrop Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Eagles dropped a 58-52 decision to Virginia Tech on Monday. Winthrop, who were +9 point underdogs, kept the game closer than expected. The total points for the game were 110, well under the 153.5 O/U line.
Winthrop led 25-23 at halftime but were outscored 35-27 in the 2nd half. Despite the loss, the Eagles’ ability to cover the spread on the road shows they can compete with higher-level teams.
Winthrop struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 52 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, and they hit only 15.6% of their threes, going 5-for-32 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they shot 53.8%, making 7 of 13 attempts.
Inside the arc, Winthrop was more efficient, shooting 57.7% on two-point attempts. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and recorded 8 assists. Kasen Harrison led the team with 19 points, shooting 57.1% overall, while Jaden Schutt and K.J. Doucet each added 17 points, with Schutt hitting 5 threes and Doucet shooting 75% from deep.
Winthrop’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 11/28, a 39% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Winthrop’s defense kept their opponent to 8/29 shooting, or 27%. They also sent them to the line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 66%.