The William & Mary Tribe (2-6) travel to Old Dominion to take on the Monarchs (5-3) in a matchup that pits great offense against exceptional defense. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
William & Mary Tribe vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Prediction
The Tribe will be looking for a similar result after defeating the High Point Panthers in their last game, 79-69. William & Mary’s free throw rate was their largest strength over High Point. The Tribe had a rate of 0.291, while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.183. William & Mary was led by Justin Pierce, who was the team’s leading scorer with 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
In the Monarchs’ last outing, they had no trouble getting past the Navy Midshipmen, 67-44. The Monarchs had a much better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 18.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.304 vs. 0.196). Ahmad Caver was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
Old Dominion should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to last season, Old Dominion ranks 17th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while William & Mary has forced the seventh-fewest turnovers (14.9 percent). Additionally, the 11th-ranked offense of the Tribe (offensive efficiency of 116.9) will clash against the seventh-ranked defense of the Monarchs (defensive efficiency of 92.7).
The Tribe won the only game against the Monarchs last season, 79-77. One of William & Mary’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 8-10 (80.0 percent), while the Monarchs were just 4-14 (28.6 percent).
William & Mary Tribe vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Old Dominion, ATS Winner – William & Mary, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Old Dominion ranks 46th in rebounds per game (38.4) while William & Mary ranks 303rd (32.7).
The Monarchs rank eighth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Tribe rank 237th (6.9).
Old Dominion ranks 89th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while William & Mary ranks 267th (14.9).
The Tribe average 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 55th in the nation. The Monarchs rank 163rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
Old Dominion ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while William & Mary ranks 77th (2.9).
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