Hofstra Pride vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks College Basketball Betting Preview

UNC Wilmington looks to cover the Seahawks-Pride pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 16-2 mark when they host Hofstra in college basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the UNC Wilmington Seahawks in this one found them listed as -15-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Pride was expected to move the line.

Hofstra Pride vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Hofstra Pride will look to cover the spread vs the UNC Wilmington Seahawks on Saturday, as the Pride are 5-7-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Seahawks are 8-6 ATS. Hofstra is 9-5 against the total, while UNC Wilmington is 8-6 versus the total betting line.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 37-ranked UNC Wilmington Seahawks and the No. 124-rated Hofstra Pride in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits UNC Wilmington's No. 11-ranked offense, averaging 87.61 PPG, against a Pride defense that ranks No. 219 at 76.83 PPG. The Seahawks field goal percentage has averaged 49.66% so far, more than the Pride marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.32% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Pride got 21 points from Deron Powers, but it was Elon that prevailed in a 96-80 final on Thursday at Alumni Gym.

UNC Wilmington cruised to victory on Thursday, running William & Mary out of the gym and running up a 101-77 score at Trask Coliseum.

Betting Trends
  • Hofstra is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Hofstra is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Hofstra's last 6 games on the road
  • Hofstra is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games when playing UNC Wilmington
  • UNC Wilmington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
  • UNC Wilmington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of UNC Wilmington's last 7 games
  • UNC Wilmington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Hofstra home to Towson, Thursday, January 19th
UNC Wilmington at College of Charleston, Thursday, January 19th

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