Northeastern vs UNC Wilmington Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northeastern vs UNC Wilmington Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 16th, at the Trask Coliseum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Huskies’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Seahawks’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northeastern

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UNC Wilmington

-Recent betting trends in games played between Northeastern and UNC Wilmington

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Huskies and Seahawks. 

Can Northeastern  Build on the Last Game?

Northeastern in the last game faced off against Stony Brook and they were able to secure a 70-66 victory. At halftime, they were up 39-26 and even though they weren’t great in the second half, they still were able to secure the victory. Masai Troutman was the top player putting up 22 points to pace the squad. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Towson, it wasn’t as good, as they ended up losing 80-73. 

Northeastern comes into this game with a 10-7 record and they have gone 7-10 against the spread. The over has hit in 11 of the 17 games that they have played. Northeastern is averaging 69.6 points while their defense is giving up 68.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 301st while the defense is ranked 108th. Guard Rashad King has been the top player for this team, averaging 17.1 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Can UNC Wilmington Bounce Back?

UNC Wilmington in the last game faced off against Hofstra and the offense just wasn’t good enough. The offense scored 63 points, while the defense gave up 66 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 29-24 and although they made a bit of a comeback it wasn’t enough. Donovan Newby was the top player for the Seahawks putting up 30 points, five rebounds, and five assists. 

UNC Wilmington comes into this game with a 12-5 record and they have gone 9-6 against the spread. Straight up at home this season they are 7-2 also. UNC Wilmington is averaging 79.4 points while their defense is giving up 69.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 78th in the league while the defense is ranked 136th. They are averaging 18.89 free throws per game, which is 17th in the league. Donovan Newby has been the top player for this team, averaging 16.5 points while shooting 41.4 percent from the field. 

Why UNC Wilmington Will Beat Northeastern 

• North Carolina-Wilmington has won seven of its last eight games at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum.
• Northeastern has lost each of its last three night games at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum.
• Northeastern has lost the first half in three of its last four games at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Northeastern vs UNC Wilmington Prediction

UNC Wilmington has been good at home this season and they are going to continue that success here. UNC Wilmington is averaging 79.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Northeastern’s offense just isn’t going to be good enough and UNC Wilmington will end up cruising to the victory here. This is one of my favorite plays on the board for Thursday. Back UNC Wilmington against the spread.