Hofstra vs UNC Wilmington 2/7/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
UNC Wilmington Seahawks (16-6) vs. Hofstra Pride (14-9)
February 7, 2022 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Hofstra Pride -7.5 / UNC Wilmington Seahawks +7.5 ; Over/Under: 146.5
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The UNC Wilmington Seahawks will travel to the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex to take on the Hofstra Pride this Monday night in College Basketball action.
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks improved o 16-6 on the season after defeating the William & Mary Tribe, 92-70, this past Saturday. UNC Wilmington was incredible on the offensive end against William & Mary and pulled away in the 2nd half for the victory after taking a 74-60 lead with 6:23 left in regulation. UNC Wilmington shot 61.8% from the field & 56.7% from beyond the arc while allowing William & Mary to shoot 41.5% from the field & 55.6% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Seahawks was Mike Okauru who had 30 points, 3 rebounds, & 4 assists.
On the season, UNC Wilmington is averaging 70.6 ppg on 41.8% shooting from the field. The Seahawks are averaging 7.7 three-pointers per game on 33.8% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, UNC Wilmington has been led by Jaylen Sims (14.3 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.0 spg), Mike Okauru (12.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.4 spg), Shykeim Phillips (11.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 spg), & Jaylen Fornes (9.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 spg).
Defensively, UNC Wilmington is allowing their opponents to average 68.0 ppg on 45.1% shooting from the field. The Seahawks have a rebound margin of -2.5 and a turnover margin of 3.5.
The Hofstra Pride snapped a 2-game losing streak and improved to 14-9 on the season after defeating the James Madison Dukes, 85-78 (OT), this past Saturday. Hofstra allowed James Madison to fight back from a 71-64 deficit with just 2:48 left in regulation to force OT, however, the Pride were outstanding on the offensive end in OT and easily pulled away after taking a 79-72 lead with 2:13 left in OT. Hofstra shot 48.6% from the field & 30.6% from beyond the arc while allowing James Madison to shoot 47.7% from the field & 40.0% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Pride was Aaron Estrada who had 35 points, 6 rebounds, & 3 assists.
On the season, Hofstra is averaging 77.5 ppg on 46.6% shooting from the field. The Pride are averaging 9.2 three-pointers per game on 33.1% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Hofstra has been led by Aaron Estrada (18.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 4.9 apg, 1.4 spg), Zach Cooks (15.0 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.9 spg), Jalen Ray (13.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.1 spg), & Darlinstone Dubar (12.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.1 spg).
Defensviely, Hofstra is allowing their opponents to average 72.3 ppg on 44.5% shooting from the field. The Pride have a rebound margin of -2.0 and a turnover margin of 4.1.
The Seahawks are 12-1 ATS in their last 13 games & 6-4-1 ATS in their last 4 road games. The Pride are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games & 1-5 ATS in their last 6 February games.
Hofstra is an impressive 8-1 at home this season, however, the Pride have struggled as of late, especially in recent losses against UNC Wilmington and Towson. Hofstra has struggled defensively this season, ranking just 261st in scoring defense & 264th in defensive FG%, and between the fact that I think the Seahawks are the more balanced team and have shown that they can win on the road with victories over Charleston & Towson, I think the play here is to take UNC Wilmington and the points. Good Luck!
