Hofstra vs UMass Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/16/24

In this article, we will formulate a Hofstra vs UMass Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, November 16th, at the Mullins Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Pride’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Minutemen’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Hofstra

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UMass

-Recent betting trends in games played between Hostra and UMass

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the  Pride and Minutemen. 

What a Win for Hofstra

Hofstra comes into this game with a 3-0 record but the last win was the most impressive one. Hofstra’s defense gave up 48 points and they ended up winning by one point. In the second half Hofstra outscored Seton Hall 27-24 and that led to the victory. Hofstra shot 37 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from the field. They allowed Seton Hall to shoot 35.4 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the three-point line. Jean Aranguen put up 13 points, six assists, and two rebounds. In this game, Hofstra is going to need the defense to step up in a big way again. 

UMass Have Lost Two Straight

In the first game of the season, UMass beat New Hampshire 103-74, but in the last two games, they have been defeated. Two games ago against West Virginia, they lost 75-69 and in the last game against Louisana Tech, they were defeated 76-66. At halftime, they were down 45-33 and they couldn’t bounce back in the second half. UMass shot 38.8 percent from the field and 23.1 percent from behind the three-point line. Jaylen Curry was the top player for UMass putting up 14 points, six assists, and four rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least eight points. 

Hofstra vs UMass Prediction

UMass has lost two straight games and there is no chance I am trusting them right now. UMass has had some issues with the defense and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Hofstra’s defense stepped up in the last game and that is going to be the difference here as Hofstra is going to have no issue keeping it close. Back Hofstra against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Hofstra +5.5