Monmouth Hawks vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks Picks and Prediction for Thursday February 19 2026
Use Code WWWC The Monmouth Hawks (14–12, 8–5 CAA) head down to Wilmington, North Carolina for a big CAA game against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (22–4, 11–2 CAA). UNC Wilmington will be trying to protect its spot near the top of the conference standings, but it won’t be easy, as Monmouth comes in playing some of its best offensive basketball of the season and looking to make a statement on the road in this key matchup. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
Monmouth vs. UNC Wilmington Game Information
- February 19, 2026
- 7:00pm EST
- Trask Coliseum
- FloSports
UNC Wilmington Form & Recent Results
UNC Wilmington heads into this game riding a three-game winning streak, and they’ve taken four of their last five overall, so they’re clearly playing with momentum right now. Their most recent win was a 70–66 victory over Hofstra at home on Saturday, and it was a solid all-around effort. Patrick Wessler led the way with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Noah Ross helped keep the offense organized by handing out 4 assists. As a team in that game, the Seahawks shot 46% from the field, did a great job taking care of the ball with only 6 turnovers, and won the battle on the boards with 36 rebounds. It was also a tightly contested matchup for long stretches, with UNC Wilmington holding the lead for about 47% of the game before doing enough late to secure the win.
So far this season, Nolan Hodge has been the Seahawks’ most reliable scoring option, leading the team at 15.2 points per game. Wessler has been right behind him, putting up 13.5 points per game while also anchoring the rebounding effort at 9.2 boards a night. When it comes to playmaking, Greedy Williams has been their top facilitator, averaging 4.1 assists this season and often serving as the connector that keeps their offense flowing. Offensively, UNC Wilmington has been productive lately, averaging 74.2 points over their last five games, and they’ve been even better at home, where they own an impressive 13–2 record and score about 76.7 points per game. Overall, they’ve looked like one of the strongest teams in the CAA, but the race is still tight, as UNC Wilmington only has a slim lead in the conference standings, with Monmouth sitting in third just three games back. With that in mind, the Seahawks will see this home game as a chance not only to keep rolling, but to create a little more breathing room at the top of the standings.
Monmouth Form & Recent Results
Monmouth comes into this game riding a three-game winning streak and taking four of its last five games, pretty similar form to what UNC Wilmington has been showing lately. The Hawks’ most recent win was a nail-biter at home on Sunday, when they edged Towson 72–71. Kavion McClain was the engine of the offense in that one, finishing with 17 points while also creating for others with five assists. Jason Rivera-Torres made his presence felt on the glass all afternoon, pulling down 13 rebounds to help Monmouth survive a tight finish. Even though the Hawks only shot 61% from the free-throw line and spent a relatively small portion of the game in the lead at 18%, they did a good job taking care of the ball with just seven turnovers, which helped them hang around and close it out late.
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McClain has been Monmouth’s most consistent scorer throughout this season, leading the team at 17 points per game while also pacing the Hawks in playmaking at 5.3 assists per game. Rivera-Torres hasn’t been far behind offensively, sitting second on the team at 15.8 points per game, and he’s also been their top rebounder at 8.3 boards a night. Offensively, Monmouth has been productive recently, averaging 76.2 points over its last five games, and they’ll try to keep that momentum going on the road. The Hawks are 5–7 away from home this season, and they’ve given up about 70.7 points per game in those road games, but they’ll be motivated to tighten things up defensively as they try to move even closer to UNC Wilmington near the top of the CAA standings.
Key Stats
- Monmouth’s Kavion McClain this season: 17 points, 5.3 assists per game
- UNC Wilmington’s Patrick Wessler this season: 13.5 points, 9.2 rebounds per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- UNCW -7.5; O/U 141.5
Monmouth vs. UNC Wilmington Picks and Prediction
UNC Wilmington has been beaten just four times all season and has been especially tough in CAA play, winning 11 of its 13 conference games. That kind of consistency should put Monmouth on alert, because slowing down the Seahawks won’t be easy, as the Hawks are likely to be tested on the defensive end for the full 40 minutes. Monmouth will try to keep its conference record from slipping further as it travels to Wilmington for a game with UNC Wilmington, hoping to avoid a sixth conference loss. Final Score Prediction, UNC Wilmington Seahawks win and cover the spread, 77-68.
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