Hofstra vs Alabama Prediction 3/20/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Hofstra vs Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 20th at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NCAA Tournament matchup.

Hofstra Pride Betting Preview

The Hofstra Pride are 24-10 (12-6) this year after they defeated Monmouth by a score of 75-69 in their last game. Hofstra led 35-32 at halftime and they scored 40 points in the second half to secure the win. The Pride shot 40% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Preston Edmead led Hofstra with 26 points and four rebounds, while Cruz Davis added 12 points and five assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Hofstra defeated Towson by a score of 68-65 and William & Mary by a score of 92-61. The Pride have scored 75.6 points per game with 39.3 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.1 points against per game this season. Cruz Davis is averaging 20.2 points and 4.6 assists per game, while Preston Edmead is averaging 15.9 points and 4.4 assists per game for the Pride. Hofstra is shooting 44.2% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this year. 

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 23-9 (13-5) this season after they lost to Ole Miss by a score of 80-79 in their last game. Alabama trailed 47-41 at halftime, but did outscore Ole Miss 38-33 in the second half in the loss. The Crimson Tide shot 41% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Labaron Philon Jr led Alabama with 28 points and four assists, while Aden Holloway added 18 points and one assist in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Alabama defeated Auburn by a score of 96-84, but lost to Georgia by a score of 98-88 before that. The Crimson Tide have scored 91.7 points per game with 40.6 rebounds per game and 16.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 83.5 points against per game this season. Labaron Philon Jr is averaging 21.7 points and 4.7 assists per game, while Aden Holloway (may not play) is averaging 16.8 points and 3.8 assists per game for the Crimson Tide. Alabama is shooting 45.8% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 35.8% on three pointers this season.

Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win

• Alabama has won each of its last 21 day games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Hofstra has lost the first half in five of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Hofstra Pride will win

• Hofstra has won 12 of its last 13 day games played at neutral venues.
• Alabama has lost the first half in three of its last four March games as an AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Hofstra’s last 13 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Each of Alabama’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 159+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Alabama ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (69.0).
• Alabama ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (12.8).
• Hofstra ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.0).
• Hofstra ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (66.0).

Hofstra vs Alabama Prediction 

Alabama comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games and they are dealing with a big distraction off the court right now. The Crimson Tide are the highest scoring team in the country, but they play very little defense. Hofstra has won seven games in a row and they have allowed fewer than 70 points in five straight. The Pride are shooting 44% from the field and they play at a much slower pace than Alabama. This is an interesting game with different styles, but even with the distractions, Alabama should have no issue pulling away with their offense. Take the Crimson Tide to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Alabama -11.5