UNC-Wilmington vs Monmouth Picks and Prediction – 1/10/2025

 The UNC Wilmington Seahawks end a lengthy homestand Thursday with a game in New Jersey against Monmouth. UNC Wilmington is rolling this season with eleven wins through 15 games played having won four of the last five following an 8 point victory last time out. Offensively the Seahawks have been phenomenal averaging 81.5 points on 45.1% from the floor. Defensively UNC Wilmington has done the work as well allowing 71.2 points per game overall through 15 games played. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Donovan Newby leads UNC Wilmington this season averaging 16.3 points and 3.2 assists per game. Khamari McGriff is second on the roster averaging 11.3 points as the only other player in double digits. Harlan Obioha averages 9.4 points and Noah Ross chips in 9.3 points per game. Sean Moore averages 7 points and leads the Seahawks pulling in 6.1 rebounds per game this season.

The Monmouth Hawks return home Thursday night with just three wins through 15 games played having lost three of the last five following the 20 point road loss to Delaware in their last outing. Offensively Monmouth is a bottom feeder in the country scoring 67.7 points on 38.8% shooting from the floor and scored just 64 points in their last outing. Defensively Monmouth has been outmatched giving up 77.3 points per game overall and allowed 84 last time out.

Abdi Bashir Jr. leads Monmouth this season averaging 21.7 points per game as the only player on the roster double digits. Madison Durr is second the team averaging 9.8 points to go along with a team leading 3.3 assists. Jack Collins averages 8.8 points and Justin Ray chips in five points in just under 10 minutes per game. Jaret Valencia averages 8.3 points to go along with the team leading 5.4 rebounds.

UNC Wilmington is by far the better team in this matchup it will show from the opening minutes on Thursday. Look for the Seahawks to dominate this game start to finish as they roll past a bad Monmouth team Take UNC Wilmington Thursday night to get the road win and cover in New Jersey. Final Score Prediction, UNC Wilmington Seahawks win and cover 76-62.