The William & Mary Tribe (11-16, 7-8 CAA) close out their home schedule at Kaplan Arena against the UNCW Seahawks (9-20, 5-11 CAA). The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
UNCW Seahawks at William & Mary Tribe Betting Odds
In their last game, the Tribe barely escaped the Charleston Cougars, 86-84, while the Seahawks fell to the Elon Phoenix, 84-77.
William & Mary played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.210) and a turnover percentage of 16.1 (better than their season average of 16.5). Charleston had marks of 0.121 and 19.3, respectively, for those same stats. UNCW, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.0 vs. 24.4). Nathan Knight had a solid outing for William & Mary with 30 points, eight blocks and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Devontae Cacok led the way for UNCW, recording 10 points and 18 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Cacok led the Seahawks to a 93-88 win. He recorded a double-double with 22 points and 16 rebounds. UNCW was successful at getting and making free throws. The Seahawks made 28 of their 35 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Tribe were 12-15 (80.0 percent).
William & Mary could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their sweet-shooting offense squares off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Tribe rank 42nd in effective field goal percentage (0.545), while UNCW ranks 346th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.559). Furthermore, the Seahawks, who rank 52nd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.1 percent), will go head-to-head against the Tribe, who rank 58th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
UNCW Seahawks at William & Mary Tribe Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – William & Mary, ATS Winner – William & Mary, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- William & Mary ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.0) while UNCW ranks 218th (1.8).
- The Seahawks average 37.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 85th in the NCAA. The Tribe rank 111th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0).
- The Tribe rank 97th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while the Seahawks rank 276th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
- William & Mary ranks 11th in assists per game (17.2) while UNCW ranks 170th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tribe have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
- The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 4.3 for the season.
