N.C. Wilmington Seahawks vs Monmouth Hawks Betting Picks & Predictions
N.C. Wilmington is on the road playing Monmouth at the OceanFirst Bank Center stadium on Wednesday, 12/28/2022 @ 5:00pm EST. N.C. Wilmington -12.5 was the opening favorite
Game outlook
N.C. Wilmington is on the road playing Monmouth at the OceanFirst Bank Center stadium on Wednesday, 12/28/2022 @ 5:00pm EST. N.C. Wilmington -12.5 was the opening favorite and current line is N.C. Wilmington -11.5.
UNC Wilmington will look to extend its nine-game winning streak when it visits Monmouth on Wednesday. Since losing three of their first four games, the Seahawks have won nine in a row. With 12 losses in 13 games, Monmouth has been one of the most disappointing teams in college basketball this season.
The Seahawks hope to extend their winning streak
Early in the season, UNC Wilmington struggled against some quality opposition, losing to then-No. It was North Carolina, Oklahoma, and North Carolina. Connecticut ranks 25th. Despite not facing a power-conference opponent during that stretch, the Seahawks have posted an impressive nine-game winning streak. Four of their wins have come against solid teams. In its win over Missouri State, UNC Wilmington was a 6-point underdog, and in its win over North Texas, it was a 9-point underdog. Each of the Seahawks' last four wins has been favored, and three of them have covered the spread. During their winning streak, their only loss was an 85-82 loss to High Point as 6.5-point favorites.
Despite having a low effective fie ld goal percentage (47.6), they have had a lot of success. As a result of their low turnover rate, they have been able to finish most of their possessions with shots. The Monmouth defense ranks No. 361 in defensive field goal percentage (59.5), so they should be able to improve their shooting numbers. UNC Wilmington's sophomore forward Trazarien White leads UNC Wilmington with 13.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, while senior guard Shykeim Phillips adds points. In terms of defensive turnover rate, Monmouth ranks 102 nationally in forcing turnovers.