William & Mary Tribe vs. Charleston Cougars Betting Prediction 02/06/20

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The William & Mary Tribe (16-8, 8-3 CAA) will be at TD Arena to meet the Charleston Cougars (14-9, 8-3 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

William & Mary Tribe at Charleston Cougars ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Cougars were victorious over the Towson Tigers, 79-70, while the Tribe lost big to the Hofstra Pride, 83-60.

The Cougars made 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.659 (above their season average of 0.506). William & Mary, meanwhile, held Hofstra to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 29.8). Grant Riller put together a good game for Charleston with 28 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Nathan Knight had a good outing for William & Mary, putting up 19 points and 16 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Knight led the Tribe to a 67-56 victory. He notched a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds. William & Mary’s 0.509 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Charleston, who had a mark of 0.391.

Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Charleston ranks 293rd in possessions per game (67.0) and William & Mary is 258th (67.8).

William & Mary Tribe at Charleston Cougars Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Charleston, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • William & Mary ranks 103rd in assists per game (13.8) while Charleston ranks 234th (11.0).
  • The Tribe average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 67th in the nation. The Cougars rank 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • The Tribe rank 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while the Cougars rank 151st (35.3).
  • Charleston ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while William & Mary ranks 130th (6.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Tribe have been outscored by an average of 9.6 points in their last five games. For the season, William & Mary has defeated opponents by an average of 3.3 points.
  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (4.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (3.3 above their season average).