The Seawolves and Tribe are set to face off at 1:00 ET on FloH. The Tribe will host the game at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, VA. The Seawolves come into this Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 143.5 points.

STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES VS WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE BETTING PICK

The Pick: William & Mary Tribe +1.5

This game will be played at Kaplan Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.

WHY BET THE WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-69 in favor of the Tribe.
  • Not only will William & Mary pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Does Stony Brook Stand a Chance on the Road?

Stony Brook enters this game with an 8-8 record, including a 1-1 mark in Coastal Athletic Association play. The Seawolves are 2-5 on the road this season, and they have gone 6-1 when favored.

Stony Brook’s average scoring margin on the road this season is -14.0 points per game, and they are coming off a 93-87 loss to Charleston. Over their last 10 road games, the Seawolves are just 3-7, and they are 2-3 over their last five.

Stony Brook has been a solid bet all season with a 9-4-1 ATS record. In their 7 games as the favorite, they have gone 6-1 vs. the spread. Their road ATS mark is 4-3 this year, but over their last 10 road games, they are just 5-5.

So far this season, the over/under record for Stony Brook games is 9-5, and the average scoring total in their games is 145.2 points. Today’s over/under line of 143.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (140.7). Over their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 144 points.

Stony Brook’s offense had a good outing, putting up 87 points against Charleston. They achieved a 55.6% field goal percentage and went 9/14 from the free-throw line. The team’s top scorer is Tyler Stephenson-Moore, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 15.1, while Keenan Fitzmorris also carries a PPG average of 10.9 into the game.

The Seawolves’ defense is presently ranked 205th nationally, allowing an average of 73.1 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Stony Brook’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.4% this season.

Are William & Mary Ready for a Home Win?

William & Mary enters this game with a 7-9 record, including a 2-1 mark in Coastal Athletic Association play. They have been much better at home this season, going 4-3 compared to 1-6 on the road.

As the underdog, the Tribe are just 1-8 this season, but they have gone 4-1 when favored. In their last game, they beat Hampton, 73-61, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 home games.

William & Mary’s ATS record this season is currently 6-8. At home, their ATS mark sits at 4-3. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Tribe have gone just 2-8 vs. the spread.

William & Mary’s over/under record this season sits at 8-6, and today’s over/under line of 143.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games this season (144.2). So far, 50% of their games have finished with more points than today’s over/under line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points compared to their season average of 150.6. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3.

In their previous game, the Tribe’s offense finished with 73 points, which is right in line with their current average of 75.1 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is Trey Moss, who is averaging 13.9 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Gabe Dorsey also maintains a PPG average of 13.8 heading into game.

So far, the Tribe’s defense is ranked 208th in the country at 73.1 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Hampton, the Pirates finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 61 points vs. William & Mary.