A shootout should be expected when the Savannah State Tigers (3-6) and the William & Mary Tribe (4-2) square off at Tiger Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
William & Mary Tribe vs. Savannah State Tigers ATS Prediction
In the Tribe’s last game, they beat the Marshall Thundering Herd, 114-104. William & Mary’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Marshall. The Tribe had a rate of 27.6 (above their season average of 25.6), while the Thundering Herd posted a mark of 20.6 (below the 30.8 mark opponents have averaged against William & Mary this season). William & Mary was led by Nathan Knight, who led the team in scoring with 31 points on 13-for-22 shooting.
The Tigers dismantled the Carver College Cougars in their last outing, 98-60. The Tigers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.3, had a ridiculous mark of 40.4, while the Cougars had a turnover percentage of 27.2 (above the 18.8 mark opponents have averaged against Savannah State this season). Alante Fenner led Savannah State in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
William & Mary could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Tribe rank 25th in offensive efficiency while Savannah State ranks 320th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season.
The Tribe won the lone game against the Tigers last season, 112-85. The Tribe had a much better free throw rate (0.300 vs. 0.173) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.650 vs. 0.480).
William & Mary Tribe vs. Savannah State Tigers Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Savannah State, ATS Winner – Savannah State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
William & Mary ranks sixth in assists per game (17.4) while Savannah State ranks 319th in assists allowed per game (20.6).
The Tigers rank first in three pointers attempted per game (40.7) while the Tribe rank 294th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
William & Mary ranks 23rd in blocks per game (5.0) while Savannah State ranks 251st in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
The Tigers rank 13th in steals per game (8.4) while the Tribe rank 213th (5.6).
William & Mary ranks 154th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8) while Savannah State ranks 329th (48.9).
