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UNCW Seahawks vs William & Mary Tribe Picks and Predictions – January 22, 2026
UNCW heads to Williamsburg for a Coastal Athletic Association game against William & Mary on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Kaplan Arena. The broadcast is on FloC. This is one of those matchups where the records don’t line up neatly with the number. UNCW is 17-2 and has traveled well at 6-1, but William & Mary is 9-0 at home and has played with real offensive confidence in that building.
The market is basically calling it a toss-up with UNCW -1.5 and a total all the way up at 157.5. That total is aggressive for a conference game, so the handicap starts with pace and shot volume. If this turns into a half-court execution game, 157.5 can be a tough climb. If it turns into free throws, quick threes, and constant advantage offense, the over is live fast.
UNCW Seahawks vs William & Mary Tribe Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring movement on the latest college basketball odds as tip approaches.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNCW | -121 | -1.5 (-108) | O/U 157.5 |
| William & Mary | -105 | +1.5 (-118) | O/U 157.5 |
UNCW Seahawks Betting Form
UNCW keeps finding ways to win, and that’s what matters most when you’re laying a short number on the road. The Seahawks just got through a tight 78-75 game against Campbell, and they did it with balance. Multiple scorers got there, and they still found enough offense late to close.
The road record is a big part of why the market is comfortable making UNCW the favorite here. A 6-1 away mark usually signals travel readiness and poise, especially when you’re asked to win in a tricky home gym. The other piece is rebounding. UNCW’s ability to win the glass gives them extra possessions, and extra possessions are how road favorites avoid the one bad shooting stretch that flips the game.
For the full game log and how their results have played out away from home, use UNCW stats and results.
William & Mary Tribe Betting Form
William & Mary has been a different animal at Kaplan Arena. They’re 9-0 at home, and they’re not just surviving. They’re scoring. That 97-point home game against NC A&T is the loudest example, but the deeper angle is how they get those points. The ball moves, the shot quality is high, and their assist rate suggests they’re not living on hero ball.
Home teams that can score without relying on contested pull-ups are dangerous in pick’em style numbers. William & Mary also puts pressure on opponents with free throws, and that matters in a game lined around a single possession. If this is tight late, the team that lives at the line and converts tends to cash tickets.
For their home splits and recent scoring trends, use William & Mary schedule and stats.
UNCW Seahawks vs William & Mary Tribe Matchup Breakdown
This is a clash of style more than talent. UNCW’s edge is that they can win games that get messy. Rebounding travels, defense usually travels, and their road results back that up. If the Seahawks can turn this into a possession-value game where every trip is earned, they can drag William & Mary down into longer half-court possessions and make the Tribe prove they can score late in the clock.
William & Mary’s edge is the offensive connectivity. When a team is assisting at an elite rate, it’s usually because they’re forcing rotations and finding clean looks. That’s how you beat good road teams. You don’t need to dominate physically, you just need to make the defense guard the entire floor and then finish the possession with a good shot. The Tribe also has the home whistle and the home legs, and that can matter when both teams want to attack downhill late.
The total is the most interesting part of the board. 157.5 is asking for sustained efficiency from both sides. UNCW’s slower pace profile suggests fewer possessions, but William & Mary’s home scoring suggests higher points per possession. That’s the tug-of-war. If UNCW dictates tempo, the under has real value. If William & Mary dictates rhythm and shot volume, the over is in play even without a true track meet.
UNCW Seahawks vs William & Mary Tribe Predictions and Best Bets
I lean William & Mary +1.5. An undefeated home team catching points in a conference game is usually the side I want, especially when their offense is built around ball movement rather than one player getting hot. UNCW is absolutely capable of winning, but you’re paying for a road favorite with a very small edge in a building that has been a problem for everyone.
On the total, I lean under 157.5. It’s not because either team can’t score. It’s because that number requires both teams to stay efficient for 40 minutes, and UNCW’s best chance is to shorten the game and win the possession battle. If the Seahawks are controlling rebounds and forcing longer possessions, it naturally pressures the under even if the first half starts hot.
If you’re choosing one bet, I’d rather take the points than try to thread the needle on a number this high.
Best Bet: William & Mary +1.5
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