Hofstra at UNC Wilmington odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

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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Hofstra at UNC Wilmington odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hofstra +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | UNC Wilmington -188 (bet $188 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hofstra +4.5 (-115) | UNC Wilmington -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Hofstra at UNC Wilmington picks and predictions

Prediction

UNC Wilmington 75, Hofstra 71

Moneyline

PASS.

Wilmington (-188) has been strong at home and in conference play; however, it has lost 2 of its last 3. Do not take its juiced moneyline here. The road side isn't worth the risk either, as Hofstra has lost its last 2 road games when closing as an underdog or favored by fewer than 5 points.

Against the spread

LEAN HOFSTRA +4.5 (-115).

The Pride have covered 5 straight games, including a 79-77 loss as 3.5-point underdogs at the Drexel Dragons Feb. 15. Hofstra has the scoring with Thomas to keep pace, and 3 of its top 5 scoring options shoot over 50% from the field, with 2 hitting at over 60%. The efficiency and scoring to keep pace with a high-octane Seahawks attack is there.

UNC Wilmington has failed to cover 3 of its last 4 games and 2 straight at home. It is 1-3 ATS in its last 4 at Trask Coliseum.

Expect those trends to continue, and take HOFSTRA +4.5 (-115).

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Over/Under

BET OVER 142.5 (-115).

Both teams have a go-to scoring option, and each has efficient scorers to round out a starting 5 as well.

UNC Wilmington is 15-9-1 O/U. It has scored at least 80 points in 3 of its last 5 and at least 72 in every game since Jan. 11.

Hofstra is 14-14 O/U and 3-1 O/U in its last 4 games. It has scored at least 80 points in 3 of its last 5.

Considering the recent trends for both sides, take OVER 142.5 (-115).

Get ready, North Carolina!

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