A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away William & Mary Tribe taking on the UNC Wilmington Seahawks Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The William & Mary Tribe opened as 12.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
William & Mary Tribe vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 15-2 and 7-6 ATS UNC Wilmington Seahawks will face the 8-6 William & Mary Tribe, who own a 3-5 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks are 7-6 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the William & Mary Tribe are 3-5.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 37-ranked UNC Wilmington Seahawks and the No. 268-rated William & Mary Tribe in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up UNC Wilmington's No. 11 nationally ranked offense (86.82 points per game) against a William & Mary Tribe defense that sits as the No. 206 at 75.36 PPG. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks have been averaging 49.28% from the field, more than the Tribe have managed so far this season (47.08% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Elon was victimized by Daniel Dixon for 32 points as the Tribe defeated the Phoenix 88-85 in college hoops action on Thursday.
The Seahawks got 27 points from C.J. Bryce as UNC Wilmington ran past Delaware 91-81 on Saturday at Bob Carpenter Center.
Next Betting Matchups
William & Mary at College of Charleston, Saturday, January 14th
UNC Wilmington at Hofstra, Saturday, January 14th