Hofstra vs Drexel Prediction 1/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Hofstra vs Drexel prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 20th at the Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Hofstra Pride Betting Preview

The Hofstra Pride are 10-8 (2-3) this year after they lost to Towson by a score of 65-60 in their last game. Hofstra led 41-32 at halftime, but they were outscored 33-19 in the second half in the loss. The Pride shot 46.2% from the field, 30.4% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Jean Aranguren led Hofstra with 14 points and five assists, while Michael Graham added 12 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Pride defeated UNC Wilmington by a score of 66-63 but did lose to Charleston by a score of 67-61 before that. Hofstra has split their last four games, but they have lost five of their last seven. Hofstra has scored 67.0 points per game and they have allowed 64.4 points per game, while also averaging 35.7 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Jean Aranguren is averaging 14.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, while Cruz Davis is averaging 13.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this year. Hofstra is shooting 42.4% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 33.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Drexel Dragons Betting Preview

The Drexel Dragons are 10-8 (2-3) this season after they lost to Elon by a score of 65-54 in their last game. Drexel trailed 37-31 at halftime and they only scored 23 points in the second half in the loss. The Dragons shot 40.4% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 57.1% on free throws in the game. Kobe MaGee led Drexel with 17 points and six rebounds, while Jason Drake added 15 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Dragons lost to Towson by a score of 93-82 but did beat Stony Brook by a score of 67-51 before that. Drexel has lost four of their last six games, but they did win the three games prior to that. Drexel has scored 70.4 points per game and they have allowed 66.1 points per game, while also averaging 37.8 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Kobe MaGee is averaging 15.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Yame Butler is averaging 14.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Drexel is shooting 45.7% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 35.2% on three-pointers this season. 

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.

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.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Hofstra’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center have produced a total of 134+ points.
• Each of Drexel’s last nine home games against Hofstra has produced a total of 134+ points.

Hofstra vs Drexel Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after losing their last game and they are both 2-3 in conference play, so this is a big game for both sides. Hofstra has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they are only shooting 42.4% from the field. The Pride have struggled to score recently and they have scored 61 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Drexel has dropped two games in a row, but one of those came in overtime against a good Towson team. The Dragons are shooting 45.7% from the field and they have also had issues scoring at points this season. This is a very low total, but with both sides struggling to score, I will take the under here.