The UNC Wilmington Seahawks (20-8, 11-5 CAA) welcome the Hofstra Pride (18-11, 11-5) to Trask Coliseum Thursday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Hofstra vs. UNC Wilmington odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Seahawks lost to the Campbell Fighting Camels 105-100 in overtime Monday, failing to cover as 9.5-point road favorites. They are 12-12-1 against the spread (ATS) this season yet just 1-3 ATS over their last 4 games. UNC Wilmington did beat the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats 80-73 Dec. 2, its most notable game of the season. The Seahawks are led by F Trazarien White, who is averaging 20 points per game (PPG).
Hofstra beat the Elon University Phoenix 87-64 Saturday, covering as a 13.5-point home favorite. The Pride have won 3 straight games and 7 of their last 8. They have covered in 5 straight games yet are still just 12-15-1 ATS on the season. Their premier early-season game resulted in an 89-68 loss at the No. 10 Duke Blue Devils. Hostra is led by G Tyler Thomas, who is averaging 22.4 PPG.
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