The Towson Tigers (11-9, 5-3 CAA) and the William & Mary Tribe (15-6, 7-1 CAA) go head-to-head at Kaplan Arena. The Tigers will try to lengthen their five-game winning streak. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Towson Tigers at William & Mary Tribe ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Tribe defeated the James Madison Dukes 88-75, while the Tigers beat the Elon Phoenix 72-61.
The Tigers knocked down 25 of their 29 free throws (86.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.480). William & Mary, on the other hand, couldn’t miss, shooting 57.9 percent from the field. They also held James Madison to a field goal percentage of just 34.4. Nathan Knight played well for William & Mary, contributing 19 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Towson rallied around Brian Fobbs, who had 20 points.
The Tribe dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent game, William & Mary won 67-65. William & Mary’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Towson. The Tribe had a rate of 0.196, while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.148. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. William & Mary ranks 253rd in possessions per game (68.3) and Towson is 278th (67.6).
Towson at William & Mary Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – William & Mary, ATS Winner – William & Mary, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Towson ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while William & Mary ranks 129th (6.7).
- The Tribe average 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 82nd in the country. The Tigers rank 85th in assists allowed per game (11.7).
- The Tribe average 22.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 150th in the country. The Tigers rank 219th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- William & Mary ranks 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Towson ranks 78th (33.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (9.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
- The Tribe’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 5.4 for the season.