Delaware vs Hofstra Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Delaware vs Hofstra Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 23rd, at the Hofstra Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Fightin’ Blue Hens’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Pride’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Delaware

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Hofstra

-Recent betting trends in games played between Delaware and Hofstra

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Fightin’ Blue Hens

Hofstra Has Lost Two Straight

Hofstra has struggled heading into this game and they have lost two straight games. Two games ago against Towson, they lost 65-60 and in the last game against Drexel, they lost 60-55. At halftime in the last game, they were down 37-26 but in the second half they scored only 18 points and that led to the loss. Jean Aranguren put up 14 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. 

Hofstra comes into this game with a 10-9 record overall, and they have gone 8-8-1 against the spread here. The over has hit in 5 of the 18 games so far this season. Hofstra comes into this game averaging 66.4 points while their defense is giving up 64.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 337th in the league while the defense is ranked 24th. Jean Aranguren has been the top player for Hofstra averaging 14.6 points while shooting 39.4 percent from the field and 37 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Delaware Looks for Third Straight Win

Delaware has won two straight games and they have a ton of confidence right now. Two games ago against Stony Brook, they won 84-74 and in the last game against Elon, they were able to secure the 79-77. At halftime, they were up 49-31 and even though they didn’t play as well in the second half, they were still able to secure the victory. John Camden had a strong game putting up 28 points and three rebounds. 

Delaware is averaging 79.6 points while their defense is giving up 76.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 72nd in the league while the defense is ranked 306th. They are shooting 37.97 percent from behind the three-point field goal which is 30th best in the league. They are shooting 77.93 percent from the free throw line which is 27th in the league. Forward John Camden is averaging 17.8 points while shooting 50 percent from the field. 

Why Delaware Will Beat Hofstra

• Hofstra has lost each of its last four night games against Conference opponents.
• Delaware has won four of its last five games against the Coastal Athletic Association.

Delaware vs Hofstra Prediction

Delaware away from home has picked up a couple of wins, and they are going to add to that total here. Delaware on the season is averaging 79.6 points per game and they are going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Hofstra wants to play a slower place but they are going to really struggle to get any sort of offense going here. Delaware is going ot pull away here. Back Delaware against the spread.