The Hofstra Pride (13-3, 3-0 CAA) will be at Kaplan Arena to take on the William & Mary Tribe (7-9, 3-1 CAA) in a CAA matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Hofstra Pride vs. William & Mary Tribe ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Tribe beat the High Point Panthers 79-69, while the Pride won big over the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers 79-61.
Hofstra dominated every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 and a free throw rate of 0.188. Mount St. Mary’s had marks of 8.1 and 0.125, respectively, for those same stats. The Tribe, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.291 vs. 0.183) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.483). Justin Pierce played a pivotal role for William & Mary with 23 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Justin Wright-Foreman led the way for Hofstra, finishing with 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Pride won the most recent matchup 90-84. Hofstra had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 15.0). William & Mary, on the other hand, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (21-27; 77.8 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Eli Pemberton and Wright-Foreman have been playing well over the last five games for Hofstra. Pemberton has averaged 0 points per game, while Wright-Foreman has put up 0 points a game during that span.
William & Mary could have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this battle. The Tribe currently rank 244th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.215, while Hofstra ranks 16th in FTA rate allowed (0.163). Moreover, the 12th-ranked offense of the Pride (offensive efficiency of 117.6) will try to exploit the 331st-ranked defense of the Tribe (defensive efficiency of 111.5).
Hofstra Pride vs. William & Mary Tribe Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – William & Mary, ATS Winner – Hofstra, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- William & Mary averages 17.1 assists per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. Hofstra ranks 163rd in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- The Tribe rank 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Pride rank 127th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
- William & Mary ranks 50th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Hofstra ranks 67th (3.0).
- The Pride rank 16th in rebounds allowed per game (30.4) while the Tribe rank 122nd (34.8).
- Hofstra ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while William & Mary ranks 133rd (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tribe have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.4 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
- The Pride’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 14.6 for the season.
