It will be a battle between CAA opponents when the William & Mary Tribe (7-10, 3-2 CAA) welcome the Northeastern Huskies (8-8, 2-2 CAA) to Kaplan Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Northeastern Huskies at William & Mary Tribe ATS Prediction
The last time the Huskies played, they topped the Elon Phoenix, 81-70. The Huskies had a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 17.0) and held the Phoenix to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.8 (below their season average of 24.4). Northeastern was lifted by Donnell Gresham Jr., who recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Tribe lost a close one to the Hofstra Pride in their last outing, 93-90. Hofstra’s 11.6 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over William & Mary, who had a mark of 19.6. The Pride’s mark was better than their season average of 14.2, while the Tribe’s was above their season average of 15.9. Nathan Knight had a good performance for William & Mary, leading the team in scoring with 31 points on 12-for-19 shooting.
After the Huskies won both games against the Tribe last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Northeastern won 69-67. The Huskies made 13 of their 16 free throws (81.3 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.622 vs. 0.583).
Matt Milon has averaged 14 points over the last five games for William & Mary.
Second-chance points might be hard to find for William & Mary in this meeting. The Tribe currently rank 307th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.5 percent), while Northeastern ranks 49th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent). Moreover, the sweet-shooting offense of the Huskies ranks 22nd in effective field goal percentage (0.564), while the Tribe are 75th-worst in the nation at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.525).
Northeastern vs. William & Mary Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northeastern, ATS Winner – Northeastern, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
William & Mary ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.5) while Northeastern ranks 165th (2.2).
The Huskies rank 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Tribe rank 145th (35.3).
William & Mary ranks 16th in assists per game (17.4) while Northeastern ranks 129th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
The Tribe rank 65th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while the Huskies rank 113th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
Northeastern ranks 126th in steals per game (6.1) while William & Mary ranks 152nd in steals allowed per game (7.4).
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The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, up from 0.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tribe have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (7.1 below their season average).
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