William & Mary Tribe vs. UNCW Seahawks Free Prediction 02/08/20

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The William & Mary Tribe (16-9, 8-4 CAA) will be at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum to challenge the UNCW Seahawks (7-18, 2-10 CAA) in a CAA matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

William & Mary Tribe at UNCW Seahawks Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Seahawks fell to the Elon Phoenix, 62-56, while the Tribe lost big to the Charleston Cougars, 68-50.

William & Mary had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 26.0) while UNCW held Elon to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.4 (below their season average of 23.5). Ty Gadsden was a key piece for UNCW with 15 points and five rebounds. Nathan Knight, meanwhile had a solid performance for William & Mary, finishing with 28 points and 18 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Knight led the Tribe to a 79-63 win. He notched a double-double with 17 points and 17 rebounds. The Tribe’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Seahawks. William & Mary had a rate of 38.2, while UNCW posted a mark of 22.5.

Second-chance points could be rare for UNCW in this battle. The Seahawks currently rank 272nd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 percent), while William & Mary ranks 24th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent).

William & Mary Tribe at UNCW Seahawks Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • William & Mary ranks 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while UNCW ranks 227th (37.0).
  • The Seahawks rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Tribe rank 71st (3.0).
  • William & Mary ranks 154th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while UNCW ranks 178th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
  • The Tribe rank 45th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Seahawks rank 138th (12.7).
  • UNCW ranks 151st in steals per game (6.0) while William & Mary ranks 238th (4.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
  • The Tribe have been outscored by an average of 7.8 points in their last five games. For the season, William & Mary has defeated opponents by an average of 2.4 points.