Hampton vs Hofstra Prediction 2/19/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Hampton vs Hofstra Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Hofstra Pride Preview

The Hofstra Pride have a 17-10 overall record and an 8-6 record in the CAA. They are coming off a 70-66 road loss against UNC Wilmington and their previous three games were a 66-62 road win against Charleston, a 71-49 home win against Towson and an 80-63 home win against Northeastern.

Offensively, Hofstra averages 75.8 points per game, while allowing 67.8 points per game defensively. The Pride shoot with 44% from the field and grab 39.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.3 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 4.9 steals per game defensively.

Cruz Davis leads Hofstra in scoring, with an average of 21.1 points per game, while shooting with 45% from the field and 81.9% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.7 assists. Victory Onuetu is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.6 per game.

Hampton Pirates Preview

The Hampton Pirates have a 12-14 overall record and a 6-7 record in the CAA. They are coming off a 71-70 home loss against NC A&T and their previous three games were a 77-74 home win against William & Mary, an 87-79 home win against Elon and an 82-50 road loss against Towson.

Offensively, Hampton averages 70.1 points per game, while allowing 68.8 points per game defensively. The Pirates shoot with 42% from the field and grab 36.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.2 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.

Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt leads Hampton in scoring, with an average of 12 points per game, while shooting with 40.7% from the field and 77.9% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3 assists. Xzavier Long is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.1 per game.

Hampton Pirates @ Hofstra Pride Betting Trends: February 19, 2026

Why the Hofstra Pride will win

• Hampton has lost 13 of its last 14 Thursday road games against Conference opponents.
• Hofstra has won eight of its last 10 games at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex.
• Hofstra has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex.

Why the Hampton Pirates will win

• Hofstra has lost four of its last five night games at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex following a road loss.
• Hampton has won the first half in four of its last five night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Hampton’s last three games have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Thirty-one of Hofstra’s last 41 night games against Conference opponents at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex have produced a total of 134+ points.

Hampton vs Hofstra Prediction

In this Hampton vs Hofstra Prediction, Hofstra is coming as -11.5 home favorites. Hofstra has been the better team this season and excellent against the spread with a 16-9 ATS record. They are 4-1 both straight up and against the spread in their last 5 games, while on the other hand, Hampton is 2-4 both straight up and against the spread in its last 6. Hofstra has been better both on the offensive and the defensive end, with a +8 point differential and I expect them to take care of business at home and cover the number.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Hofstra -11.5