| MATCHUP | Hampton Pirates | UNC Wilmington Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-8 | 14-2 |
| Where | Trask Coliseum, Wilmington, NC | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FloSports | |
Hampton Pirates Betting Preview
The Hampton Pirates beat Stony Brook and Towson, and they play Campbell next. Hampton has won 6 of its last 8 games.
The Hampton Pirates are averaging 77.6 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 72.6 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt is averaging 11.5 points and 2.9 assists, while Xzavier Long is averaging 9.8 points and 10.4 rebounds. Daniel Johnson is dishing 0.7 assists and Michael Eley is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Hampton Pirates are shooting 29.4 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Hampton Pirates are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks Betting Preview
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks beat NC A&T and Drexel, and they play Northeastern next. UNC Wilmington has won 12 of its last 13 games.
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks are averaging 79.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 65.9 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Nolan Hodge is averaging 16.4 points and 1.4 assists, while Madison Durr is averaging 11.9 points and 3 rebounds. Patrick Wessler is the third double-digit scorer and Noah Ross is grabbing 5 rebounds. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.2 percent from the free throw line. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game.
Why the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks will win
- North Carolina-Wilmington has won 17 of its last 18 night games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
- Hampton has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
Why the Hampton Pirates will win
- Hampton has won each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Carolina-Wilmington’s last eight Saturday night games against the Coastal Athletic Association have produced a total of 145+ points.
- Five of Hampton’s last six night games against the Coastal Athletic Association have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Carolina-Wilmington ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.7%).
- North Carolina-Wilmington ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (56.8%).
- Hampton ranks T45th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (20.0).
Hampton vs UNC Wilmington Prediction
UNC Wilmington is the more talented team capable of a blowout win, but it’s also 0-4-2 ATS in its last 6 games. One of those failed covers was an outright loss to Howard as a 16-point favorite. No, thank you. Hampton has shown it can score the ball at times, and the defensive effort is usually there. Hampton also has a couple of road wins this season, for what that’s worth. This is a lot of points. I’ll take a shot in the dark with Hampton.