The William & Mary Tribe (10-5, 2-0 CAA) will be at Matthews Arena to square off against the Northeastern Huskies (9-6, 3-0 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
William & Mary Tribe vs. Northeastern Huskies Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Huskies defeated the Elon Phoenix 77-68, while the Tribe had no trouble getting past the Hofstra Pride 88-61.
The Tribe had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.688 (above their season average of 0.540), while the Pride had a free throw rate of 0.164 (below their season average of 0.283). Meanwhile, Northeastern played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.211 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 7.3 (better than their season average of 18.5). For those same stats, Elon had marks of 0.070 and 15.4, respectively. Tyson Walker played a key role for Northeastern with 32 points. Meanwhile, William & Mary was led by Nathan Knight, who contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The Huskies dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Northeastern won 72-60. One of Northeastern’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 17-20 (85.0 percent), while the Tribe were just 6-8 (75.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for Northeastern in this contest. The Huskies rank 292nd in offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 percent), while William & Mary ranks 30th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.7 percent).
William & Mary Tribe vs. Northeastern Huskies Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – Northeastern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- William & Mary ranks 106th in rebounds per game (37.3) while Northeastern ranks 256th (31.4).
- The Huskies rank 76th in steals per game (7.4) while the Tribe rank 91st in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Huskies rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Tribe rank 80th (3.3).
- Northeastern allows the 22nd-fewest assists per game (9.7) while William & Mary ranks 52nd (10.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tribe have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
- The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 6.9 for the season.
