The Hofstra Pride (11-4, 2-0 CAA) and the William & Mary Tribe (9-5, 1-0 CAA) battle at Mack Sports Complex. The Pride will try to extend their five-game winning streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
William & Mary Tribe vs. Hofstra Pride Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Pride defeated the Towson Tigers 75-67, while the Tribe barely escaped the Elon Phoenix 74-73.
The Tribe knocked down 13 of their 17 free throws (76.5 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.536). Hofstra, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.298 (above their season average of 0.282) and a turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 14.6). For those same stats, Towson put up marks of 0.109 and 14.9, respectively. Desure Buie had a solid game for Hofstra with 38 points, six rebounds and five assists. William & Mary, meanwhile, was led by Nathan Knight, who finished with 25 points and six rebounds.
The Pride dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last game, Hofstra won 93-87. Hofstra did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (27-33; 81.8 percent). William & Mary, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 22.6). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The Tribe’s Andy Van Vliet has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 15 points,11.2 rebounds,1.4 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Buie has averaged 17 points,5.2 rebounds,4.6 assists,2.2 steals during that same time frame for the Pride.
Hofstra should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Hofstra ranks 26th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while William & Mary forces the first-fewest turnovers (14.7 percent).
William & Mary Tribe at Hofstra Pride ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – William & Mary, ATS Winner – William & Mary, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- William & Mary ranks 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Hofstra ranks 187th (36.6).
- The Tribe average 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 100th in the country. The Pride rank 196th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- Hofstra ranks 50th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while William & Mary ranks 96th (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tribe’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 4.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pride have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (4.2 below their season average).
