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Hofstra vs Monmouth Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks
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Monmouth (12-19) vs Hofstra (15-17)
March 8, 2025 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Monmouth +3.5 — Over/Under:
The Hofstra Pride and Monmouth Hawks meet Saturday in the college basketball CAA Second Round at the CareFirst Arena. Here’s a Hofstra vs Monmouth Prediction. This article will include a Hofstra vs Monmouth Pick.
Hofstra Pride Betting Preview
The Hofstra Pride recently beat Delaware and NC A&T, while losing to Stony Brook. Hofstra looks for three straight wins for the first time since December 1-9.
The Hofstra Pride are averaging 66.6 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 65.2 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Jean Aranguren is averaging 14.3 points and 4.2 assists, while Cruz Davis is averaging 14.5 points and 3.8 rebounds. Michael Graham is dishing 0.3 assists and Jaquan Sanders is grabbing 1.3 rebounds. The Hofstra Pride are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The Hofstra Pride are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Monmouth Hawks Betting Preview
The Monmouth Hawks recently beat Northeastern and Elon, while losing to Drexel. Monmouth hasn’t lost two straight games since the end of January.
The Monmouth Hawks are averaging 70.3 points on 41 percent shooting and allowing 75.7 points on 44 percent shooting. Adbi Bashir Jr. is averaging 20.3 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Madison Durr is averaging 12.9 points and 2.7 rebounds. Jaret Valencia is grabbing 4.2 rebounds and Jack Collins is dishing 2.9 assists. The Monmouth Hawks are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The Monmouth Hawks are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Monmouth Hawks will win
- Monmouth has won each of its last five night games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
- Hofstra has lost each of its last four night games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
Why the Hofstra Pride will win
- Monmouth has lost each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Hofstra has won six of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Monmouth has lost the first half in four of its last five night games played at neutral venues.
Matchup/League Facts
- Hofstra ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (64.9).
- Hofstra ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (11.4).
Hofstra vs Monmouth Injury Report
Neither Hofstra nor Monmouth have a player listed on its injury report.
Hofstra vs Monmouth Prediction
This line is a bit confusing, as Monmouth not only has the rest advantage but is playing the better basketball overall. Hofstra has lost seven of its last 10 games and a couple of wins over NC A&T doesn’t move the needle much. Monmouth also beat Hofstra on the road a couple of weeks ago as seven-point underdogs. Hofstra scored just 62 points in the losing effort and had 11 turnovers. Monmouth is also a profitable 17-13-1 ATS on the season. It wouldn’t surprise me if Monmouth found a way to win this game outright as well and advance in the CAA Tournament. Give me the points.
