The Hofstra Pride (20-4, 10-1 CAA) will try to extend their 13-game home winning streak in a matchup against the William & Mary Tribe (9-15, 5-7 CAA) at Mack Sports Complex. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
William & Mary Tribe at Hofstra Pride ATS Prediction
The last time the Tribe played, they were topped by the Northeastern Huskies, 72-60. One of Northeastern’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 17-20 (85.0 percent), while the Tribe were just 6-8 (75.0 percent). Nathan Knight led William & Mary in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting.
The Pride dismantled the Elon Phoenix in their last outing, 102-61. The Pride had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 1.4 (better than their season average of 13.7), while the Phoenix had a free throw rate of 0.047 (below their season average of 0.186). Tareq Coburn was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Tribe lost 93-90. Knight had 31 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Hofstra had a much better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 19.6). William & Mary, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.520 vs. 0.470).
Hofstra could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense faces off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Pride currently rank fourth in offensive efficiency, while William & Mary ranks 331st in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Tribe, who rank 262nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.209), will battle against the Pride, who rank 15th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.168).
William & Mary at Hofstra Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
William & Mary averages 16.8 assists per game, which ranks 19th in the NCAA. Hofstra ranks 184th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
The Pride rank 14th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Tribe rank 169th (7.1).
William & Mary ranks 24th in blocks per game (4.7) while Hofstra ranks 122nd (3.1).
The Tribe average 24.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 78th in the nation. The Pride rank 169th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
Hofstra ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while William & Mary ranks 107th (34.0).
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The Tribe’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pride have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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