Hofstra vs Florida State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/19/24

In this article, we will formulate a Hofstra vs Florida State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 19th at the Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Hofstra Pride Betting Preview

The Hofstra Pride are 4-0 this season after they defeated UMass in overtime by a score of 75-71 in their last game. Hofstra blew a five-point lead at halftime, but they were able to score 12 points in the overtime for the win. The Pride shot 41.7% from the field, 36% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Cruz Davis led Hofstra with 21 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Pride defeated Seton Hall, Iona, and a non-D-1 team to start the season. Hofstra has scored 75.8 points per game and they have allowed 64.3 points per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. Jean Aranguren is averaging 19.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, while Hofstra is shooting 45% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 35.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview

The Florida State Seminoles are 3-1 this year after they lost to Florida by a score of 87-74 in their last game. Florida State trailed 44-31 at halftime, but they did score 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Seminoles shot 38.6% from the field, 35% on three-pointers, and 61.9% on free throws in the game. Jamir Watkins led FSU with 19 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Seminoles defeated Tarleton State, Rice, and Northern Kentucky to start the season. Florida State has scored 73.3 points per game and they have allowed 66.5 points per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game this season. Jamir Watkins is averaging 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game, while Florida State is shooting 42.4% from the field, 65.8% on free throws, and 24.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Hofstra will cover

• Hofstra has won seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of Florida State’s last 14 games at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Fourteen of Hofstra’s last 16 Tuesday games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.

Hofstra vs Florida State Prediction 

Florida State comes into this game trying to bounce back from a double-digit loss to Florida, and they will have the home-court advantage. The Seminoles are only shooting 42.4% from the field this year and they have not rebounded the ball very well. Hofstra has opened the season with four straight wins and they are shooting slightly better from the field than FSU. I am not impressed with Florida State early in the season and I don’t want to lay this many points against a decent Hofstra team. Take the Pride here. 

David Racey's Pick: Hofstra +7.5