Hofstra Pride Betting Preview

The Hofstra Pride are 12-15 (4-10) this season after they lost to Hampton by a score of 67-49 in their last game. Hofstra trailed 35-16 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a total of 33-32 in the loss. The Pride shot 30.8% from the field, 16.7% on three pointers, and 73.7% on free throws in the game. Jaquan Sanders led Hofstra with 12 points and four assists, while Jean Aranguren added 10 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Pride lost to William & Mary by a score of 61-60 and Stony Brook by a score of 80-75. Hofstra has lost five games in a row and they are currently third to last in the CAA standings with a 4-10 record. Hofstra has scored 66.6 points per game and they have allowed 65.9 points against per game, while also averaging 35.0 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this season. Jean Aranguren is averaging 14.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while Cruz Davis is averaging 14.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this year. Hofstra is shooting 42.6% from the field, 72.9% on free throws, and 33.1% on three pointers this season. 

Monmouth Hawks Betting Preview

The Monmouth Hawks are 9-18 (7-7) this year after they lost to Towson by a score of 80-54 in their last game. Monmouth trailed 39-20 at halftime and allowed 41 more points in the second half for the blowout loss. The Hawks shot 37.7% from the field, 20% on three pointers, and 73.3% on free throws in the game. Madison Durr led Monmouth with nine points and two assists, while Cornelius Robinson III added eight points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hawks defeated Stony Brook by a score of 79-69, but did lose to Towson by a score of 73-67 before that. Monmouth has won four of their last six games and they are currently tied for sixth in the CAA standings with a 7-7 record. Monmouth has scored 70.1 points per game and they have allowed 76.5 points against per game, while also averaging 34.3 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game this season. Abdi Bashir Jr. is averaging 20.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Madison Durr is averaging 13.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Monmouth is shooting 40.7% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this season. 

Why Hofstra will beat Monmouth

• Monmouth has lost eight of its last nine road night games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
• Hofstra has won seven of its last eight games against Monmouth.
• Hofstra has won the first half in each of its last seven games against Monmouth.

Hofstra vs Monmouth Prediction 

Hofstra comes into this matchup trying to snap their five game losing streak and they will be at home for this contest. The Pride are shooting 42.6% from the field this year and they have scored 60 points or fewer in three of their last five games. Monmouth has won three of their last five games, but they are shooting just 40.7% from the field this season. The Hawks have had some problems on defense this year, as they are allowing 76.5 points against per game, which should help this low scoring Hofstra offense. I don’t really trust either side in this matchup, but I will take the better defensive team at home. Take Hofstra here. 

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Hofstra Looks to Bounce Back

Hofstra faced off against Towson in the last game and they scored 60 points but it wasn’t enough as the defense gave up 65 points. Hofstra was up 41-32 at halftime, but in the second half they struggled scoring only 19 points and that led to the defeat. Jean Aranguren put up 14 points, 14 rebounds, and one assist. Two games ago against UNC Wilmington, Hofstra waas able to secure the 66-63 victory. 

Hofstra on the season is averaging 67 points while their defense is giving up 64.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 330th in the league while the defense is ranked 26th. They are grabbing 34.5 total rebounds per game which is 887th in the league. They are shooting 35.3 percent from behind the three point line which is 107th. Jean Aranguren is averaging 14.6 points while shooting 40 percent from the field. 

Why Hofstra Will Beat Drexel

• Hofstra has won 13 of its last 15 games against Drexel.
• Drexel has lost each of its last four games at John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center.
• Drexel has lost the first half in three of its last four games at John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Drexel is Struggling

Drexel is struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Towson they lost 93-82 and in the last game against Elon they ended up losing 65-54. In the second half they scored only 23 points and that was the difference as they ended up losing. Kobe MaGee put up 17 points, six rebounds, and two assists. There were two different players that put up at least 11 points. 

Drexel comes into this game with a 10-8 record and they have gone 11-6 against the spread. The over has hit in 7 of the 17 games so far this season. Drexel is averaging 70.4 points while their defnese is giving up 66.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 277th in the league while the defense is ranked 45th in the league. They are averaging 13.61 assists per game. 

Why Drexel Will Beat Hofstra

• Drexel has won 12 of its last 13 day games against Conference opponents at John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center.
• Hofstra has lost the first half in three of its last four day games.

Drexel vs Hofstra Prediction

I really expect both offenses are going to really struggle here, and that is going to be the difference as this game is going to be lower scoring. Drexel’s defense is giving up 66.1 points per game and they are going to step up against Hofstra. Hofstra’s defense is ranked 26th in the league giving up 64.4 points per game and that is going to be the difference here. Back the under to cash here with ease. 

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Hofstra Recap

The Hofstra Pride come into this game looking to build some steam to add on to their 66-63 win over UNC-Wilmington last time out to improve to 10-7 on the year. After this game, Hofstra will head on the road for a date with Drexel.

Pride Looking For Consistency

Jean Aranguren leads the Pride in scoring and assists with 14.6 PPG and 4.5 APG while Cruz Davis has 13.9 PPG with 3.6 RPG and 3.8 APG as the only other double-digit scorer for Hofstra so far this season. Jaquan Sanders has 8.6 PPG while Michael Graham has 7.2 PPG along with a team-high 7.6 RPG to lead Hofstra on the glass up to this point in the year. KiJan Robinson also added 8.1 PPG this season. As a team, Hofstra is averaging 67.4 PPG on 42.2% shooting from the field, 33.9% from three, and 73.4% from the foul line this season.

Why the Hofstra Pride will win

• Hofstra has won 11 of its last 13 road night games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
• Towson has lost five of its last six games following an overtime win.

Towson Recap

The Towson Tigers come into this game looking to add on to their 93-82 win over Drexel last time out to improve to 8-9 overall this season. After this game, Towson will welcome Stony Brook to town.

Tigers Win Back-To-Back Games & 4 Of Last 5

Tyler Tejada posted 16.9 PPG along with 4.1 RPG in 11 games played so far this season while Dylan Williamson has 12.8 PPG with a team-high 2.4 APG to lead Towson in assists and Nendah Tarke has 10.6 PPG with 4.7 RPG, capping off the trio of double-digit scorers for Towson so far this season. Mekhi Lowery also has 6.1 PPG and a team-high 5.8 RPG to lead the Tigers on the glass up to this point in the year. Tomiwa Sulaiman has 7.8 PPG and 4.2 RPG and Christian May has 7.1 PPG with 5.1 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Towson is averaging 67.8 PPG on 40.6% shooting from the field, 31.5% from three, and 66.1% from the foul line this season.

Why the Towson Tigers will win

• Towson has won 22 of its last 23 night games at TU Arena.
• Hofstra has lost each of its last three night games against the Coastal Athletic Association.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Towson’s last 10 night games against Conference opponents at TU Arena have produced a total of 135+ points.
• Each of Hofstra’s last seven night games has produced a total of 124+ points.

Towson vs Hofstra Prediction

I’m leaning towards Towson here. This looks like a completely different Towson team from the one I’ve become accustomed to seeing over the course of the season, as Towson got off to a really poor start but has apparently turned it around since the beginning of conference play. I think the Tigers could start looking like the team that’s been the class of the CAA for the last couple of years and unfortunately do it at Hofstra’s expense here. Give me the Tigers in this one.

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Norfolk State Spartans Betting Preview

The Norfolk State Spartans are 6-3 this year after they defeated Stony Brook by a score of 77-66 in their last game. Norfolk State led 34-27 at halftime and scored 43 points in the second half for the win. The Spartans shot 51.9% from the field, 27.8% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Brian Moore Jr. led Norfolk State with 18 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Spartans defeated UC Davis by a score of 76-55 but did lose to Grand Canyon and Stanford before that. Norfolk State has scored 79.1 points per game and they have allowed 66 points per game, while also averaging 34.1 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 21.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Norfolk State is shooting 49.9% from the field, 80.7% on free throws, and 35.2% on three-pointers this year. Norfolk State will meet Baylor after this game. 

Hofstra Pride Betting Preview

The Hofstra Pride are 7-3 this season after they defeated St. Joe’s LI by a score of 114-46 in their last game. Hofstra led 53-27 at halftime and scored 61 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Pride shot 61.2% from the field, 51.4% on three-pointers, and 81.3% on free throws in the game. KiJan Robinson led Hofstra with 28 points and seven assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Pride defeated Arkansas State by a score of 68-66 but lost to Tarleton State by a score of 61-59 before that. Hofstra has scored 71.7 points per game and they have allowed 65.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.5 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Cruz Davis is averaging 14.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Hofstra is shooting 44.3% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Norfolk State will beat Hofstra

• Norfolk State has won each of its last 18 games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
• Norfolk State has won the first half in 35 of its last 40 games at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Norfolk State’s last 19 night games against non-conference opponents at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall has produced a total of 133+ points.
• Each of Hofstra’s last five Monday games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 147+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Norfolk State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.7%).
• Norfolk State ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.7).
• Hofstra ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.0).
• Hofstra ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.7%).

Norfolk State vs Hofstra Prediction 

Norfolk State comes into this matchup looking for their third win in a row and they will be at home for this game. The Spartans are shooting nearly 50% from the field and they are scoring 79.7 points per game. Hofstra is also looking for their third win in a row, but their last game was against a non-D-1 team. The Pride are only shooting 44.3% from the field, which is a concern on the road. I think this game could go either way, but I will take the better shooting team at home. Take the Spartans here. 

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Hofstra Pride Betting Preview

The Hofstra Pride beat UMass, lost to Florida State, and they play Rice, Tarleton State, and Arkansas State next. The Hofstra Pride are averaging 72.8 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.2 points on 38.6 percent shooting. Jean Aranguren is averaging 18 points and 4.8 assists, while Jaquan Sanders is averaging 14.6 points and 2.8 rebounds. Cruz Davis is the third double-digit scorer and Michael Graham is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Hofstra Pride are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Hofstra Pride are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars beat Louisiana, lost to Auburn, and they play Alabama, Notre Dame, and Butler next. The Houston Cougars are averaging 86 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 53 points on 38.2 percent shooting. J’Wan Roberts is averaging 12.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, while LJ Cryer is averaging 12.3 points and 1 rebound. Emanuel Sharp is the third double-digit scorer and Milos Uzan is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 48.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 25.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Houston Cougars will win

• Houston has won each of its last 49 night games at Fertitta Center.
• Houston has won the first half in each of its last 35 night games at Fertitta Center.

Houston vs Hofstra Prediction

The Houston Cougars are head and shoulders the more talented team and could blow the doors off easily. However, Hofstra is not a pushover. Just ask Seton Hall and UMASS, two teams that lost to the Pride as decent-sized favorites. This is also a look-ahead spot for Houston, with Alabama on deck. Give me Hofstra and the points.

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Stony Brook Seawolves

The Seawolves got off to a rocky 9-10 start this year, but they haven’t lost consecutive games since late January. Stony Brook is 5-1 in their last six outings. The wins in that time have come courtesy of North Carolina A&T, William & Mary, Delaware, Northeastern and Drexel.

In their Sunday tournament matchup versus Drexel, Stony Brook had a battle on their hands. The Seawolves fought back from a 36-28 halftime deficit and eventually scored 20 points across two overtimes in a 91-88 win. Tops in scoring was Aaron Clarke with 27 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

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Hofstra Pride

Over on the Hofstra side, they were a shaky 8-9 over their first 17 outings. The Pride hasn’t lost consecutive games since mid-January, though. In their last six, Hofstra is 5-1 as well with wins over Northeastern, Drexel, Elon, UNC Wilmington and Delaware alongside a lone loss to Charleston.

In their tournament game Sunday versus Delaware, the Pride didn’t have too many issues. Hofstra was up 35-29 by halftime and cruised on a 38-29 run the rest of the way in a 73-58 win. Leading team scorer Darlinstone Dubar put up 23 points with 11 rebounds in the victory.

ANDREW’S FREE STONY BROOK VS HOFSTRA PREDICTION

I’ll likely take a stab on Stony Brook here. The Seawolves are playing some quality basketball right now and coming off a gritty double-overtime win versus Drexel. Stony Brook shot well in that one (50 percent) with a 46-42 rebounding edge and just six turnovers. That makes 75 or more points in six straight games—a 5-1 run.

In the last meeting between these teams on February 1, Hofstra pulled off a 72-71 victory at home. The Pride started out slowly on a 41-31 first half but eventually found their stride. I like this one to be competitive as well, with Stony Brook hanging around. Should be a fun one.

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Delaware Blue Hens

The Hens were 12-9 through their first 21 outings this year. Delaware would then hit a 5-1 stretch with a lone loss to Elon during that time. Since then the Hens are 2-3 with losses to Charleston, Drexel and Stony Brook mixed with wins over Northeastern and Hampton.

In the Saturday tournament matchup versus Hampton, Delaware posted a blowout victory. The Hens were up 51-16 by the second half and cruised to an 80-50 result after a 34-29 stretch from there. Leading scorer Gerald Drumgoole put up 17 points with three rebounds along the way.

Hofstra Pride

Over on the Hofstra side, their year began on a shaky 8-9 run. The Pride have lost just three games since January 13, however. Hofstra is 8-2 in their last 10 outings with wins over Stony Brook, Towson, Hampton, North Carolina A&T, Northeastern, Drexel, Elon and UNC Wilmington in that time.

Last weekend versus Charleston, Hofstra fell back into the loss column. The Pride were down 45-36 going into the second half and couldn’t get any closer on a 42-40 run from there in an 87-76 outcome. Leading team scorer Tyler Thomas put up 27 points with four rebounds and two assists.

ANDREW’S FREE DELAWARE VS HOFSTRA PREDICTION

I’ll probably lean toward Hofstra here. The Pride need a good bounce-back effort after some mixed results in their Charleston loss, though. Hofstra shot well in that one (50 percent) but also gave up 49.3 percent on the other side with a 35-25 rebounding deficit and 11 turnovers for 17 Cougars points. Hofstra has scored 69 or more points in seven straight games, though.

In the last meeting between these teams on January 6, the Pride put up a 76-71 home win. Hofstra shot 45.3 percent from the field in that one, but Delaware’s 13 turnovers were their ultimate downfall. I like another close matchup here in a Hofstra win.

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Drexel Dragons Betting Preview

The Drexel Dragons are coming off wins over Hofstra and Campbell. The Drexel Dragons are averaging 72.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 65.4 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Justin Moore is averaging 12.2 points and 3.4 assists, while Amari Williams is averaging 12 points and 7.9 rebounds. Mate Okros is dishing 0.4 assists and Luke House is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Drexel Dragons are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Drexel Dragons are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game. Drexel will face Delaware after this game.

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Hofstra Pride Betting Preview

The Hofstra Pride recently beat NC A&T and Northeastern, while losing to Drexel. The Hofstra Pride are averaging 74.7 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 69.3 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Tyler Thomas is averaging 22.1 points and 3.4 assists, while Darlinstone Dubar is averaging 17.9 points and 6.6 rebounds. Jaquan Carlos is dishing 6.3 assists and Jacco Fritz is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Hofstra Pride are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free throw line. The Hofstra Pride are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.5 rebounds per game.

Drexel Dragons vs Hofstra Pride prediction

I considered the Drexel Dragons and the free bucket because they just beat Hofstra, but that game came down to the wire, and now they’re on the road. The Hofstra Pride are playing some of their best ball of the season with wins in 8 of their last 10 games, and they’re 9-2 SU at home. Hofstra has also won 8 of the last 10 meetings against Drexel overall. I’d need more points to pull the trigger with Drexel. The line is more than reasonable. I like Hofstra to get revenge on the Dragons and snag a nice home victory.

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Towson Preview

The Towson Tigers are 14-8 (7-2) this season after they defeated Northeastern by a score of 83-76 in their last game. Towson trailed 39-32 at halftime, but scored 51 points in the second half for the win. The Tigers shot 42.9% from the field and were -7 in rebounding margin in the game. Towson has also defeated Delaware, Drexel, Campbell, and Charleston during this winning streak. The Tigers are scoring 68.3 points per game with 39.3 rebounds per game and 11.1 assists per game, while allowing 64.5 points against per game this year. Christian May is averaging 12.4 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, and 1.0 assist per game. Towson is shooting 41.9% from the field, 64.7% on free throws, and 34% on three pointers this season.

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Hofstra Preview

The Hofstra Pride are 12-10 (5-4) this year after they defeated Stony Brook by a score of 72-71 in their last game. Hofstra trailed 41-31 at the half, but they out scored Stony Brook 41-30 in the second half for the win. The Pride shot 42.9% from the field and made 11 three pointers in the game. Hofstra lost to Monmouth by a score of 81-78 in the game prior to Stony Brook, but did win the three previous games. The Pride are scoring 75.2 points per game with 33.6 rebounds per game and 15.8 assists per game, while giving up 71.2 points against per game this season. Tyler Thomas is averaging 21.6 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, and 3.2 assists per game. Hofstra is shooting 46.5% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 36.3% on three pointers this year. 

Towson vs Hofstra Betting Prediction

Both of these teams have played very well in recent games, but Towson is 7-2 in conference play and they have won five games in a row. The Tigers are only shooting 41.9% from the field, but they play great defense, allowing just 64.5 points against per game. Hofstra will be at home for this game and they are the better defensive team, but they are allowing 71.2 points against per game on defense. This should be a very good game between two solid teams, but I like Hofstra and their offense at home. 

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Hofstra Pride Betting Preview

The Hofstra Pride rebounded from losses to Northeastern and Campbell with a win over Hampton. The Hofstra Pride are averaging 75.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 71.4 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Tyler Thomas is averaging 22.3 points and 3.2 assists, while Darlinstone Dubar is averaging 18.4 points and 7.4 rebounds. Jaquan Carlos is the third double-digit scorer and Bryce Washington is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Hofstra Pride are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The Hofstra Pride are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.

Stony Brook Seawolves Betting Preview

The Stony Brook Seawolves recently lost to Towson and Delaware, while beating William & Mary. The Stony Brook Seawolves are averaging 70.7 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 72.2 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Tyler Stephenson-Moore is averaging 14.9 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Aaron Clarke is averaging 12.1 points and 3.4 rebounds. Keenan Fitzmorris is the third double-digit scorer and Dean Noll is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Stony Brook Seawolves are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70.2 percent from the free throw line. The Stony Brook Seawolves are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.

Hofstra Pride vs Stony Brook Seawolves prediction

You can argue the Hofstra Pride are the better team with more options offensively, and they’ve won 8 of the last 10 meetings against Stony Brook. I get it. However, Hofstra has had issues on the road this season and that includes losses to Northeastern and Campbell where it was favored. The Stony Brook Seawolves may be in a bit of a funk right now, but they’re 10-5-2 ATS on the season. The Hofstra Pride are 6-11 ATS on the year. Stony Brook is more than capable of winning this game outright at home. I’ll grab the free buckets with the Seawolves.

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Hofstra Looks to Build On Last Win

Hofstra faced off against Delaware in the last game and they scored 76 points on the way to the five-point victory. At halftime they were up 44-32 at halftime and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Guard Tyler Thomas was the top player for Hofstra putting up 22 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Hofstra on the season is averaging 75.9 points while their defense is givign up 71.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 160th and they are going to need the offense to be good here. Tyler Thomas has been the top player for Hofstra averaging 22.1 points while shooting 40.3 percent from the field and 38.3 percent from behind the three point line. Hofstra is 8-7 in the CAA standings.

Northeastern Has Lost Three Straight Games

Northeastern is really struggling heading into this game and they have lost three straight games. In the last game against Monmouth, Northeastern’s defense gave up 81 points and they ended up losing by 19 points. The top offensive player for Northeastern was Harold Woods who finished with 16 points and four assists. Northeastern on the season is averaging 70.7 points while their defense is giving up 74.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 278th but in this game the defense is going to need to be better here. Chris Doherty has been the top player for Northeastern averaging 12.5 points while shooting 56.1 percent from the field and 26.3 percent from behind the three point line. 

Hofstra vs Northeastern Betting Prediction

Both of these defenses aren’t very good, which means it’s going to come down to the defense for both of these teams. Hofstra on the season is averaging 75.9 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Northeastern’s defense is giving up 74.7 points and they are going to really struggle here. Hofstra is going to get the job done here. Back Hofstra against the spread. 

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The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 77.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.7 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Landers Nolley II is averaging 16.6 points and 2.6 assists, while David DeJulius is averaging 14.7 points and 2.2 rebounds. Viktor Lakhin is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremiah Davenport is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Cincinnati Bearcats are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 70.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cincinnati Bearcats are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.

The Hofstra Pride are averaging 74.2 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 65.6 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Aaron Estrada is averaging 20.3 points and 4.1 assists, while Tyler Thomas is averaging 16.5 points and 3.7 rebounds. Darlinstone Dubar is the third double-digit scorer and Warren Williams is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Hofstra Pride are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Hofstra Pride are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.

The Pride are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. The Bearcats are 18-37-1 ATS in their last 56 Saturday games. The under is 4-1 in Bearcats last 5 overall. The under is 4-1 in Bearcats last 5 overall.

The Cincinnati Bearcats are the more talented team and should be favored, but we can not sleep on Hofstra. The Pride went into Rutgers and beat a team that believed should have been in the big dance. Hofstra also has wins over Pricneton and Charleston and is one of the more balanced teams in the country led by a top level defense. At home, Hofstra should have a packed house with a respectable program coming to town. I’ll take my chances with Hofstra here.

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights Team Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights finished the year with a record of 19-14 in conference play and 10-10 in Big Ten conference play to earn the 9-seed. Rutgers would upend Michigan before falling to Purdue in the quarterfinals and were snubbed on Selection Sunday. Clifford Omoruyi leads the Scarlet Knights in scoring and rebounding with 13.2 PPG and 9.7 RPG while Cam Spencer has 12.9 PPG with 3 APG as the only other double-digit scorer for Rutgers so far this season. Paul Mulcahy also has a team-high 4.9 APG to lead Rutgers in assists this season. As a team, Rutgers is averaging 67.9 PPG on 42.8% shooting from the field, 31.8% from three and 70.2% from the foul line this season

Hofstra Pride Team Preview

The Hofstra Pride finished the year at 24-6 overall, including a 16-2 mark in CAA conference play to earn a share of the CAA regular season title. Hofstra would take down William & Mary in the quarterfinals before losing to UNC-Wilmington in the semifinals of the conference tournament. Aaron Estrada leads the Pride in scoring and rebounding with 20.5 PPG and 5.5 RPG while Tyler Thomas has 16.3 PPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Hofstra up to this point in the year. Jaquan Carlos also has a team-high 4.8 APG to lead Hofstra in assists this season. As a team, Hofstra is averaging 74.7 PPG on 48.1% shooting from the field, 36.7% from three and 73.7% from the foul line this season.

Trends

Hofstra is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games overall while the under is 4-1 in their last 5 road games against a team with a winning home record. Rutgers is 11-5 ATS in their last 16 home games and 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600 while the under is 8-3 in their last 11 games overall.

Pick

I’m sticking with Hofstra here. I really have to wonder about the level of motivation for Rutgers here, it’s hard for a power conference team to not make the tournament to begin with, but this Rutgers team has to feel slighted that they were snubbed and had a decent resume to build a case around. Hofstra will be up for this postseason tournament and a chance to on the road to take down Rutgers could add fuel to their fire here. Give me Hofstra.

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The UNC Wilmington Seahawks are averaging 68.8 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 64 points on 43 percent shooting. Trazarien White is averaging 13.9 points and 1.8 assists, while Maleeck Harden-Hayes is averaging 9.8 points and 4.1 rebounds. Shykeim Phillips is grabbing 2.8 rebounds and Amari Kelly is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.2 rebounds per game.

The Hofstra Pride are averaging 74.2 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 65.6 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Aaron Estrada is averaging 20.3 points and 4.1 assists, while Tyler Thomas is averaging 16.2 points and 3.8 rebounds. Darlinstone Dubar is the third double-digit scorer and Warren Williams is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Hofstra Pride are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Hofstra Pride are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.

The Seahawks are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games and 37-18-2 ATS in their last 57 games overall. The Pride are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 Monday games and 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games overall. The over is 4-1 in Seahawks last 5 overall. The under is 4-1 in Pride last 5 overall.

The Hofstra Pride had far and away less trouble in their tournament game, and not having the stress or playing their starters into the ground gives them an edge here. Hofstra also entered the tournament, winning its last 5 games by an average of 25.4 points. Hofstra is beating teams into the ground, and it was no different when these clubs met in mid-January. I’ll lay the reasonable chalk with the Pride.

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William & Mary Tribe

William & Mary posted a rough 9-15 run over their first 24 outings this year. The Tribe finished off the regular season on a 3-4 run, taking losses to UNC Wilmington, Elon, Stony Brook and Northeastern alongside wins versus Towson, Elon and Monmouth.

In Saturday’s tournament game rematch versus Elon, the Tribe came into the second half with a 34-27 edge. William & Mary rolled through a 39-24 advantage from there and took the victory 73-51. Leading scorer Miguel Ayesa put up 23 points with two rebounds. 

Hofstra Pride 

Over on the Hofstra side, they started out the year on a 16-8 run through their first 24 games. The Pride finished off the year with wins over Stony Brook, Northeastern, Monmouth, Drexel, Hampton, Stony Brook again and Northeastern again. 

In last Saturday’s rematch versus Northeastern, the Pride didn’t have much trouble. Hofstra jumped out to a 38-25 halftime lead and cruised to an 84-52 victory from there. Tops in scoring was Tyler Thomas with 23 points and six rebounds.

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I’ll probably stick with Hofstra in this one. So long as the Pride don’t show any rust from their eight-day layoff, that is. Hofstra is playing very well during this 11-game win streak. They’ve hit 66 or more points in each of those outings and 70 or more in nine of them. These teams last met back on January 7 at Kaplan Arena. The Pride took a 75-62 victory in that one, posting a 38-31 run in the second half to finish it off. William & Mary has won three straight with 73 or more points scored in each outing so this one should be a fairly high-scoring finish as well. That said I like the Pride a little better cover-wise, however the line’s probably thick enough to make a good case for the Tribe. 

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Odds

Hofstra is listed as a 14.5-point favorite with a total for this game set at 139.5 points.

Injuries

Neither side has anyone listed on the injury report for this game, so barring any last-minute announcements, both sides will come into this game at full strength.

Matchup History

Hofstra’s 72-53 win back on February 8^th, 2023, made it three straight wins for Hofstra in this head-to-head matchup.

Trends

Northeastern is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games against a team with a winning record and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall while the over is 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Hofstra is 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games overall and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games while the under is 4-1 in their last 5 games overall.

Pick

I’m backing Hofstra here. The Pride have just been outstanding at home while the Northeastern Huskies have struggled on the road and this is the perfect storm for a blowout with Hofstra’s added motivation of the conference regular season title hanging in the balance. Give me the Pride big here.

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Hampton Pirates 

Hampton got off to a rough start this year, winning just four of their first 20 games. The Pirates have since gone 2-5 with losses to Stony Brook, Norfolk State, Towson, Charleston and Elon alongside wins over Delaware and William & Mary. 

In the Elon matchup on Monday, the Pirates were down 42-31 by the break. Hampton hit a 37-28 run in the second half but couldn’t catch up in a 70-68 loss. Both Marquis Godwin and Jordan Nesbitt scored 15 points apiece to lead the team. 

Hofstra Pride

Over on the Hofstra side, it’s been a pretty successful season so far. After a 12-8 start, the Pride have since beaten UNC Wilmington, Elon, Charleston, Towson, Stony Brook, Northeastern, Monmouth and Drexel in succession. 

In the Drexel matchup, the Pride were up 30-22 going into the second half. Hofstra hit a 36-30 advantage from there and cruised to a win 66-52. Aaron Estrada was the top team scorer on 22 points and five rebounds with five assists. 

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I’m going to stick with Hofstra in this one. The line’s probably too thick to mess with, though. The Pride are on a tear right now and playing some pretty darn good basketball over this eight-game win streak. Hofstra has scored 70 or more points in seven of those eight, and 66 or more in all of them. These teams last met back on January 5 at Hampton Convocation Center. Hofstra jumped out to a 39-23 halftime edge in that one and ended up with a 67-51 win. I like the Pride to post another dominant effort here and bag the cover in the home rematch.

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Odds

Hofstra is a 10.5-point favorite coming into this game with a ML price of -650. The total for this game is set at 135.5 points.

Injuries

Neither side has anyone listed on the injury report for this game, so barring any last-minute announcements, both sides will come into this game at full strength.

Matchup History

Hofstra’s 83-73 win over Drexel back on February 10^th, 2022, made it three straight wins for the Pride in this head-to-head matchup.

Trends

Drexel is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600 and 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a win while the over is 4-0 in their last 4 games following an ATS win. Hofstra is 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games while the over is 5-1 in their last 6 games following an ATS win.

Pick

I’m sticking with Hofstra here. The Pride have been kind to me so far in conference play and they’ve been strong at home in conference, outscoring their opponents by almost 15 PPG. Drexel will be up to the task, but at some point, the defense can only do so much to win you games and I think that this is a spot where Hofstra offensively just ends up being too much for the Dragons. Give me Hofstra laying the points.

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The Hofstra Pride Betting Preview

The Hofstra Pride are averaging 74 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 68.5 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Aaron Estrada is averaging 21.6 points and 4 assists, while Tyler Thomas is averaging 15.6 points and 3.7 rebounds. Darlinstone Dubar is the third double-digit scorer and Warren Williams is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Hofstra Pride are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Hofstra Pride are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.

The Northeastern Huskies Betting Preview

The Northeastern Huskies are averaging 66.5 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 70.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Jahmyl Telfort is averaging 16.1 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Coleman Stucke is averaging 10 points and 2.8 rebounds. Chris Doherty is grabbing 6.3 rebounds and Joe Pridgen is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Northeastern Huskies are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 66.4 percent from the free throw line. The Northeastern Huskies are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.

Hofstra vs Northeastern Trends

The Pride are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Huskies are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games and 14-29 ATS in their last 43 games overall. The over is 4-0 in Pride last 4 overall. The over is 5-0 in Huskies last 5 overall. The road team is 20-8-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings.

Randy’s Free Pick

The Hofstra Pride are not only the better team, but they’re playing some of their best ball of the season right now, and they win in the favorite role by an average of 12.8 points. The Northeastern Huskies get outscored on average at home, where they’re also 3-6 ATS. Hofstra is 9-3 ATS as a favorite. I’ll lay the points.

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Towson Tigers 

Towson went 10-6 to start the year, losing to Fairfield, Clemson, Navy, Northern Iowa, Bryant and Charleston along the way. The Tigers are 6-1 in their last seven outings and coming off a win over William & Mary. 

In the Saturday game versus the Tribe, the Tigers managed a 49-40 first-half run. Towson hit a 43-33 advantage in the second half and won it 92-73. Cameron Holden was the leading scorer on the team with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. 

Hofstra Pride

Over on the Hofstra side, they lost to Saint Mary’s, Middle Tennessee, George Mason, Purdue, UMass, South Florida and NC A&T in their first 16 outings. The Pride are 6-1 in their last seven as well and beat Charleston in their last game. 

Matched up against Charleston on Saturday, the Pride trailed 46-44 going into the second half. Hofstra posted a 41-35 run from there and took the win 85-81. Aaron Estrada led the team with 25 points and seven boards. 

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I’ll probably take a stab on Hofstra here. I could also go either way on this one. We should have a good matchup on our hands. The last time these teams met up back on January 16, the Tigers took a 68-47 win at SECU Arena. Towson didn’t have a ton of issues in that one, as Hofstra had a rough offensive outing. That’s the only game the Pride has lost in their last seven outings; they’ve hit 70 or more points in the other six games. I like Hofstra to rebound from their bad showing and get some revenge in this rematch. 

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