| MATCHUP | Hofstra Pride | Monmouth Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-9 | 11-12 |
| Where | OceanFirst Bank Center, West Long Branch, NJ | |
| When | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | SNY | |
In this article, we will formulate a Hofstra vs Monmouth Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 31st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Monmouth Hawks Preview
The Monmouth Hawks have a 10-11 overall record this season and a 4-4 record in the CAA. They are coming off an 88-73 away win against Campbell and their previous three games were a 65-63 away loss against Hampton, an 81-68 home win against Northeastern and a 73-51 home loss against Drexel.
Offensively, Monmouth averages 71.7 points per game, while allowing 70.4 points per game defensively. The Hawks shoot with 44% from the field and grab 36.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 5.2 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.
Jason Rivera-Torres leads Monmouth in scoring and rebounds, with an average of 15.5 points per game and 8 rebounds per game, while shooting with 41% from the field and 83.9% from the free throw line. Jack Collins leads the team in assists with 5.7 per game.
Hofstra Pride Preview
The Hofstra Pride have a 13-8 overall record this season and a 4-4 record in the CAA. They are coming off an 89-82 away win against William & Mary and their previous three games were a 79-78 away loss against North Carolina A&T, an 89-85 home loss against Elon and a 76-71 away loss against Stony Brook.
Offensively, Hofstra averages 77.4 points per game, while allowing 69.7 points per game defensively. The Pride shoot with 45% from the field and grab 38.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.3 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 5.1 steals per game defensively.
Cruz Davis leads Hofstra in scoring and assists, with an average of 22 points per game and 4.9 assists per game, while shooting with 46.6% from the field and 84% from the free throw line. Victory Onuetu is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.2 per game.
Hofstra Pride @ Monmouth Hawks Betting Trends: January 31, 2026
Why the Monmouth Hawks will win
- Monmouth has won eight of its last nine games at OceanFirst Bank Center after coming off overtime.
- Hofstra has lost each of its last five games.
- Monmouth has won the first half in five of its last six day games.
Why the Hofstra Pride will win
- Hofstra has won 13 of its last 15 day games.
- Monmouth has lost seven of its last eight Saturday day games.
- Hofstra has won the first half in each of its last four games at OceanFirst Bank Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Hofstra’s last four road games have produced a total of 145+ points.
- Nine of Monmouth’s last 11 day games against Conference opponents at OceanFirst Bank Center have produced a total of 143+ points.
Hofstra vs Monmouth Prediction
In this Hofstra vs Monmouth Prediction, Hofstra is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Hofstra has been the better team this season and have an excellent against the spread record, with 12-3, but have been struggling lately, having lost their last four games. On the flip side, Monmouth is 2-3 in its last 5 games but 5-2 against the spread and are better in assists made and in steals and blocks. Hofstra has lost and failed to cover in each of its last three road games and will be playing their third straight game on the road, so I like the value with the home dog in this matchup. Take Monmouth and get the +1.5 point.