The Hofstra Pride (15-3, 5-0 CAA) put their 12-game winning streak on the line when they square off with the UNCW Seahawks (7-11, 3-2 CAA) at Mack Sports Complex. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
UNCW Seahawks vs. Hofstra Pride ATS Prediction
In the Seahawks’ last outing, they defeated the Drexel Dragons, 97-83. The Seahawks made 24 of their 28 free throws (85.7 percent) and held the Dragons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 29.4). With 24 points on 7-for-11 shooting, Devontae Cacok was the top scorer from either team.
The Pride edged the Elon Phoenix in their last game, 74-71. The Pride made 20 of their 23 free throws (87.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 14.0). Justin Wright-Foreman led Hofstra in scoring with 21 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Seahawks won two out of three matchups against the Pride last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent game, UNCW won 93-88. The Seahawks knocked down 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 25.6).
The prolific offense of Hofstra will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of UNCW. The Pride rank 16th in offensive efficiency, while the Seahawks are 343rd in defensive efficiency. The Pride should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
UNCW at Hofstra Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNCW averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 51st in the nation. Hofstra ranks 177th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
The Pride rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Seahawks rank 137th (6.9).
Hofstra ranks 146th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while UNCW ranks 256th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
The Seahawks rank 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Pride rank 89th (3.3).
Hofstra ranks 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while UNCW ranks 77th (33.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Seahawks have outscored opponents by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, UNCW has been defeated by an average of 3.4 points.
During their last five games, the Pride have scored an average of 84.4 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
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