The Hofstra Pride (15-3, 5-0 CAA) welcome the UNCW Seahawks (7-11, 3-2 CAA) to Mack Sports Complex. The Pride will attempt to extend their 12-game winning streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
UNCW Seahawks at Hofstra Pride Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Pride won a close one over the Elon Phoenix 74-71, while the Seahawks beat the Drexel Dragons 97-83.
UNCW played a perfect game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.387 (above their season average of 0.243) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (below their season average of 34.1). For those same stats, Drexel was 0.130 and 23.1, respectively. Hofstra, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.377 (above their season average of 0.272) and a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 14.0). Elon recorded marks of 0.228 and 14.7, respectively, for those same stats. Hofstra was led by Justin Wright-Foreman, who recorded 21 points and five rebounds. Devontae Cacok, meanwhile led the way for UNCW, contributing 24 points and 12 rebounds.
The Seahawks captured this series last year, emerging victorious in two out of three games. In the most recent game, UNCW won 93-88. UNCW was successful at getting and making free throws. The Seahawks made 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent), while the Pride were just 14-24 (58.3 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The high-powered offense of Hofstra will clash against the bottom-tier defense of UNCW. The Pride currently rank 16th in offensive efficiency, while the Seahawks are 343rd in defensive efficiency. The Pride figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
UNCW Seahawks vs. Hofstra Pride Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Hofstra, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UNCW averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. Hofstra ranks 177th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- The Seahawks rank 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Pride rank 89th (3.3).
- Hofstra ranks 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while UNCW ranks 77th (33.5).
- The Pride rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Seahawks rank 137th (6.9).
- Hofstra ranks 146th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while UNCW ranks 256th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (matching their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
- The Pride’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 13.3 for the season.
