UNC Wilmington vs William & Mary Prediction 2/24/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UNC Wilmington vs William & Mary prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 24th at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UNC Wilmington Seahawks Betting Preview

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks are 21-7 (11-4) this season after they lost to Hampton by a score of 83-70 in their last game. UNC Wilmington trailed 43-26 at halftime, but they did score 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Seahawks shot 44.1% from the field, 23.5% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws in the game. Noah Ross led UNC Wilmington with 15 points and five rebounds, while Khamari McGriff added 11 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Seahawks lost to Elon by a score of 81-70 but did beat Charleston by a score of 86-66 before that. UNC Wilmington has won nine of their last eleven games and they are currently tied for second in the CAA standings with an 11-4 record. UNC Wilmington has scored 79.6 points per game and they have allowed 70.9 points per game, while also averaging 39 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. Donovan Newby is averaging 14.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while Khamari McGriff is averaging 11.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game this year. UNC Wilmington is shooting 46.9% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 34.4% on three-pointers this season. 

William & Mary Tribe Betting Preview

The William & Mary Tribe are 17-11 (11-4) this year after they defeated Elon by a score of 79-70 in their last game. William & Mary led 46-31 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite only scoring 33 points in the second half. The Tribe shot 44.4% from the field, 38.9% on three-pointers, and 81.8% on free throws in the game. Gabe Dorsey led William & Mary with 21 points and two rebounds, while Kyle Pulliam added 13 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Tribe defeated Drexel by a score of 72-59 and Hofstra by a score of 61-60. William & Mary has won three games in a row and they are currently tied for second with UNC Wilmington in the CAA standings with an 11-4 record. William & Mary has scored 78.5 points per game and they have allowed 75.3 points per game, while also averaging 35.0 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game this season. Gabe Dorsey is averaging 13.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game, while Kyle Pulliam is averaging 10.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. William & Mary is shooting 45.6% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 34.8% on three-pointers this season. William & Mary will meet Towson and Northeastern after this game.

Why William & Mary will beat UNC Wilmington

• William & Mary has won each of its last 13 games at Kaplan Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• William & Mary ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.6).
• William & Mary ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (16.7).
• North Carolina-Wilmington ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (39.0).
• North Carolina-Wilmington ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (117.2).

UNC Wilmington vs William & Mary Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup locked in a tie for second in the conference standings, so this is a huge game for each team. William & Mary has won three games in a row and they are 8-0 in their last eight home games. The Tribe are shooting 45.6% from the field this year, but they have scored 66 points or fewer in three of their last five games. UNC Wilmington has dropped two games in a row, with both losses coming against Elon and Hampton. The Seahawks did win the first meeting with William & Mary by a score of 85-74, but William & Mary is playing very well right now and they are at home. Take the Tribe here.