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William & Mary Tribe vs North Carolina A&T Aggies

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Matchup Analysis

This NCAAB matchup features William & Mary Tribe (17-11 (10-2)) traveling to take on North Carolina A&T Aggies (11-16 (6-5)) at Corbett Sports Center, Greensboro, NC. The William & Mary hold a clear statistical edge this season, outperforming the NC A&T by 8.2 points per game in scoring margin. That differential will be a key factor in this matchup. NC A&T averages 74.8 points per game, but they face a William & Mary defense that holds opponents to 77.1 PPG. The visitors' defensive prowess could limit the home team's scoring output. The William & Mary offense puts up 83.6 PPG and faces a NC A&T defense allowing 76.5 PPG. The visitors have the offensive firepower to stay in this one. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and NC A&T will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model sees this as essentially a coin-flip game, projecting just a 2.4-point margin. Expect a tight finish. The 68% confidence interval ranges from NC A&T winning by 10 to losing by 15. The market has this game at +6.5, but our model sees value on NC A&T with a 4.1-point edge. Our line: NC A&T +2.4. Combined with the total projection of 158 versus the market line of 163.5, there are opportunities to find value on both sides of this matchup.

Team Comparison

W&M William & Mary
Stat
NCAT NC A&T
17-11 (10-2)
Record
11-16 (6-5)
Last 10
83.6
PPG
74.8
77.1
Opp PPG
76.5

Current Odds

Team Moneyline Spread Total
W&M William & Mary Tribe
-250 -5.5 O 163.5
NCAT North Carolina A&T Aggies
+205 +5.5 U 163.5
Source: Draft Kings Updated: Feb 28, 5:03 AM
Opening line: +5.5 / O/U 163.5

Model Projection

Team Moneyline Spread Total
W&M William & Mary Tribe
-139 -2.4 O 158.5
NCAT North Carolina A&T Aggies
+139 +2.4 U 158.5
Source: Model Updated: Feb 28, 5:43 AM

Our Picks

Spread
NC A&T (opened at +5.5)
54% Confidence

Play to +1.6

Total
Under (opened at 163.5)
60% Confidence

Play to 159.2

Recent Trends

NC A&T has struggled this season at 11-16 (6-5). The wins have been hard to come by, and the team is looking for answers on both ends of the floor. Home court advantage will be critical for any chance at pulling off an upset. William & Mary sits at 17-11 (10-2) on the season. They've been competitive in most outings but have had their share of inconsistent performances. On the road, they'll need to bring their best effort to come away with a win. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.

Matchup Edges

NC A&T

Advantages

  • Home court advantage and crowd support
  • Familiarity with home venue and routines

Disadvantages

  • Sub-.500 record at 11-16 (6-5) raises concerns
  • Defense allows 76.5 PPG — a vulnerability

William & Mary

Advantages

  • Strong 17-11 (10-2) overall record this season
  • Potent offense averaging 83.6 PPG
  • Road underdog motivation — play with less pressure

Disadvantages

  • Playing on the road without home crowd support
  • Defense allows 77.1 PPG — exploitable

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