The William & Mary Tribe (16-9, 9-5 CAA) visit Hofstra to take on the Pride (15-11, 8-6 CAA) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 15, 2018.
Hofstra opened as a 5-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 166 points.
William & Mary Tribe vs. Hofstra Pride Free Prediction
In the Tribe’s last matchup, they topped the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 83-66. The Tribe forced 17 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.249). William & Mary was led by Justin Pierce, who was the game’s high scorer with 33 points on 10-for-15 shooting.
The Pride got blown out by the UNCW Seahawks in their last contest, 90-70. UNCW’s 35.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Hofstra, who had a mark of 20.5. The Seahawks’ mark was above their season average of 33.8, while the Pride’s was below their season average of 32.4. Hofstra’s Rokas Gustys recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
Hofstra could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Pride rank 53rd in offensive efficiency, while William & Mary ranks 338th in defensive efficiency.
William & Mary holds records of 16-9 straight up (SU) and 14-6 against the spread (ATS). Games featuring the Tribe tend to finish over the projected point total (60.0 percent).
Meanwhile, Hofstra is 15-11 SU and 10-12 ATS. Much like William & Mary, games including the Pride also tend to finish over the O/U total (59.1 percent).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Nathan Knight recorded 31 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks in the first game, in which the Tribe beat the Pride 90-87, covering as 2-point favorites. The game finished with a total of 177 points, which was 13 points above the projected point total of 164 points. William & Mary did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (20-25; 80.0 percent). Hofstra, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (9.2 vs. 15.9).
William & Mary Tribe vs. Hofstra Pride Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – William & Mary, ATS Winner – William & Mary, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, William & Mary is 9-2 ATS with 7 unders and 4 overs.
Hofstra is 3-3 ATS at home with 5 overs and 1 under.
William & Mary averages 17.9 assists per game, which ranks seventh in the NCAA. Hofstra ranks 190th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
The Pride rank 136th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Tribe rank 258th (33.0).
William & Mary ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while Hofstra ranks 159th (2.8).
The Tribe rank 51st in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Pride rank 91st in three pointers allowed per game (20.6).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, William & Mary is 4-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Hofstra is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Tribe’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 3.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pride have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
