Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Colgate vs UNCW NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Wilmington.
Colgate vs UNCW Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Raiders versus the Seahawks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and UNCW is favored by -6.5 at home against Colgate.
Colgate vs. UNCW Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Colgate Raiders at UNCW Seahawks
- Where: Wilmington at Trask Coliseum
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds NCW -6.5, COLG +232 | NCW -287 O/U 145.5
Raiders Preview: Do the Raiders Have What it Takes in Wilmington?
Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games
Colgate fell to Harvard 78-67 on Friday, November 22nd. The Raiders were -2 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 145, just over the O/U line of 142.
Colgate trailed 36-33 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 42-34.
Raiders Offense Breakdown
Colgate's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They hit 13 threes at a 40.6% clip, while not attempting a single free throw. The Raiders struggled on the offensive glass, grabbing just 4 rebounds, but dished out 13 assists.
Robert Hinton led the way with 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall. Chandler Pigge also grabbed 9 boards, adding 16 points on 63.6% shooting. Thomas Batties II contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Parker Jones, Nicolas Louis-Jacques, and Tey Barbour each connected on 3 threes.
Raiders Team Defense
Colgate's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. The Raiders couldn't contain the two-point attack, as they allowed 18 baskets on 30 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Colgate's defense allowed 11 threes on 29 attempts, with their opponent shooting 37% from deep. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they hit 9 shots, an 81% success rate. Colgate gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.
Seahawks Preview: Will the UNCW Defense Show Up at Home?
UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games
The Seahawks faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 19th, as they went on the road to take on the Jayhawks. Despite being +24.5 point underdogs, UNCW managed to keep the game closer than expected, losing 84-66.
After trailing 43-38 at halftime, the Seahawks struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 150 fell short of the 159.5 O/U line.
Seahawks Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the UNCW Seahawks struggled offensively, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they managed only 4 assists as a team.
Khamari McGriff led the way with 18 points, shooting 75% from the field, while Dajuan Harris Jr. added 17 points and 6 assists. Hunter Dickinson contributed 15 points and 15 rebounds, hitting 63.6% of his shots.
Seahawks Team Defense
Despite UNCW's defensive struggles, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting to just 6/25 (24%). However, they couldn't contain the inside game, allowing 28/37 (75%) from two-point range.
UNCW sent their opponent to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws (62%). The Seahawks also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Raiders vs Seahawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last three road games, Colgate has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 62 points per game.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, UNCW has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 81 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Raiders have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 3-6-1.
- Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the Seahawks struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
Colgate vs UNCW Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: UNCW -6.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.