UNC-Wilmington vs North Carolina A&T Picks and Prediction – 1/31/2025

UNC Wilmington enters this matchup at 16-5 overall and 6-2 in conference play, riding a four-game winning streak. The Seahawks are fresh off an 83-62 victory over Hampton, continuing strong offensive output of 80.1 points per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Guard Donovan Newby leads the way with 16.0 points per game, shooting an impressive 87.0% from the free-throw line. His ability to distribute with 3.4 assists per game makes him a key piece in the offense. Forward Sean Moore has also been dominant on the glass, averaging 6.3 rebounds per game. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Defensively, the Seahawks have been solid, allowing 70.5 points per game. They force opponents into tough shots, which has been a major factor in recent success. Moore leads the team with 1.5 steals per game, adding pressure on the perimeter, while Harlan Obioha contributes inside with 1.2 blocks per contest. The team averages 6.4 steals per game, which has been critical in transition play. 

North Carolina A&T has struggled this season, holding a 4-18 record with a winless 0-9 mark in conference play. The Aggies are on an eight-game losing streak, including a recent 89-74 loss to Stony Brook. Despite the struggles, guard Ryan Forrest has been a bright spot, averaging 19.1 points per game. However, the team is shooting just 41.0% from the field, making scoring consistency a major issue. Nikolaos Chitikoudis has been the primary force on the boards, grabbing 9.2 rebounds per game.

Defensively, North Carolina A&T has been one of the weaker units in the conference, giving up 79.9 points per game. They struggle to contest shots, and the rebounding disadvantage makes it tough to limit second-chance points. The Aggies do have some defensive presence with Chitikoudis averaging 1.8 blocks per game, but the inability to generate stops has been a major problem.

UNC Wilmington has the clear edge in this matchup, boasting a strong offense and a more reliable defense. The Seahawks' scoring balance and ability to force turnovers will be too much for the Aggies to handle. Expect a dominant performance from Newby and Moore as UNC Wilmington controls both ends of the floor. Final Score Prediction: UNC Wilmington wins and covers 84-68.