William & Mary vs UNC Wilmington Prediction 2/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a William & Mary vs UNC Wilmington prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 5th at the Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

William & Mary Tribe Betting Preview

The William & Mary Tribe are 14-8 (5-5) this season after they lost to Campbell by a score of 104-96 in their last game. William & Mary trailed 57-40 at halftime, but they did score 56 points in the second half in the loss. The Tribe shot 58% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi led William & Mary with 18 points and four rebounds, while Reese Miller added 17 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, William & Mary lost to Elon by a score of 79-76, but did beat Hofstra by a score of 89-82 before that. The Tribe have scored 83.8 points per game with 35.8 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.1 points against per game this season. Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi is averaging 11.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, while Kilian Brockhoff is averaging 11.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Tribe. William & Mary is shooting 48.0% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this season. 

UNC Wilmington Seahawks Betting Preview

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks are 19-3 (8-1) this year after they defeated Towson by a score of 82-73 in their last game. UNC Wilmington led 38-36 at halftime and they scored 44 points in the second half in the win. The Seahawks shot 45% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Nolan Hodge led UNC Wilmington with 23 points and two assists, while Patrick Wessler added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, UNC Wilmington defeated Hampton by a score of 75-67, but lost to William & Mary by a score of 77-70 before that. The Seahawks have scored 77.9 points per game with 40.5 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.0 points against per game this season. Nolan Hodge is averaging 15.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while Patrick Wessler is averaging 13.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game for the Seahawks. UNC Wilmington is shooting 44.9% from the field, 69.9% on free throws, and 34.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks will win

• North Carolina-Wilmington has won each of its last 10 night games following a road win.
• William & Mary has lost nine of its last 10 road games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
• William & Mary has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the William & Mary Tribe will win

• North Carolina-Wilmington has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of North Carolina-Wilmington’s last 33 games against the Coastal Athletic Association Conference at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
• Twenty-nine of William & Mary’s last 31 road night games against the Coastal Athletic Association have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.

William & Mary vs UNC Wilmington Prediction 

UNC Wilmington comes into this matchup with a 19-3 overall record and an 8-1 conference record, but they did lose at William & Mary a few weeks ago. The Seahawks are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored at least 75 points in four of their last five. William & Mary has lost two in a row and they allowed 104 to Elon in their last game. The Tribe are shooting 48% from the field and they score plenty of points, but I don’t trust their defense at all. Take UNC Wilmington to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: UNC Wilmington -4.5