Monmouth vs Hofstra Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Monmouth vs Hofstra Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday,  February 20th, at the Hofstra Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Hawks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Pride’s  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Monmouth

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Hofstra

-Recent betting trends in games played between Monmouth and Hofstra

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

Monmouth Looks to Bounce Back

Monmouth faced off against Towson in the last game and they didn’t play well enough. Monmouth scored 54 points, and the defense was even worse and that led to the defeat. Monmouth didn’t have anyone in double figures and that led that has been an issue with no one stepping up at times to the star. Madison Durr was the top player putting up nine points, two assists, and one rebound. Two games ago against Stony Brook, Monmouth scored 79 points and they led to the 10-point victory. Monmouth needs that offense to be better here. 

Monmouth sits with a 9-18 record overall and they have gone 14-12-1 against the spread. Monmouth is averaging 70.1 points while their defense is giving up 76.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 283rd in the league while the defense is ranked 307th. They are averaging 58.4 field goals attempted per game which is 183rd. They are going to want to end up pushing the pace again here. Abdi Bashir Jr. G is averaging 20.2 points while shooting 37.8 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Monmouth Will Beat Hofstra

• Hofstra has lost each of its last five games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
• Monmouth has won three of its last four night games against the Coastal Athletic Association.

Hofstra Is Struggling

Hofstra is struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago, against William & Mary, they lost 61-60 and in the last game against Hampton, they ended up losing 67-49. In the last game, Hofstra scored only 16 points in the first half and that led to the defeat. Jaquan Sanders had a strong game putting up 12 points and four assists. Jean Aranguren had a strong game putting up 10 points, two rebounds, and two assists. 

Hofstra overall sits with a 12-15 record overall and they have gone 11-13-1 against the spread. Hofstra is averaging 66.6 points while their defense is giving up 65.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 342nd in the league while the defense is ranked 37th. Jean Aranguren has been the top player for Hofstra, averaging 14.6 points while shooting 40.4 percent from the field. Hofstra will meet Delaware after this game.

Monmouth vs Hofstra Prediction

I really don’t trust either team, but we are going to side with the underdog here. This Hofstra team just doesn’t have enough scorers and that is going to be the difference here. Hofstra is averaging 66.6 points per game and that offense isn’t going to be enough. Monmouth is averaging 70.1 points per game and they are going to have no issue with the offense here. Back Monmouth against the spread here.