The Hofstra Pride (16-7, 7-3 CAA) will be at Kaplan Arena to go head-to-head with the William & Mary Tribe (16-7, 8-2 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Hofstra Pride vs. William & Mary Tribe Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Tribe edged the Northeastern Huskies 59-58, while the Pride dismantled the Elon Phoenix 86-63.
Hofstra played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.658 (above their season average of 0.503) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.3 (above their season average of 29.5). For those same stats, Elon was 0.461 and 31.3, respectively. William & Mary, on the other hand, played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.373 (above their season average of 0.214) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.6 (below their season average of 26.1). Northeastern recorded marks of 0.135 and 16.1, respectively, for those same stats. Nathan Knight fueled William & Mary with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Eli Pemberton, meanwhile had a good game for Hofstra, finishing with 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
In their first matchup this season, Knight led the Tribe to an 88-61 victory. He recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. William & Mary had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.688 vs. 0.373). Hofstra, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.2 vs. 22.7).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, William & Mary should have a noteworthy edge. The elite Tribe offense ranks 40th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.536, while the Hofstra defense is ranked 228th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.501). The Pride should have an advantage in terms of ball protection. They rank 36th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent). Conversely, the Tribe force the fourth-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.2 percent).
Hofstra Pride at William & Mary Tribe Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – William & Mary, ATS Winner – William & Mary, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- William & Mary ranks 45th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Hofstra ranks 194th (14.1).
- The Pride rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Tribe rank 69th (3.0).
- The Pride rank 92nd in steals per game (7.0) while the Tribe rank 233rd (4.6).
- William & Mary ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Hofstra ranks 130th (34.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pride have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
- The Tribe have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, William & Mary has defeated opponents by an average of 4.4 points.
