| MATCHUP | Hofstra Pride | Temple Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-2 | 2-1 |
| Where | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA | |
| When | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Hofstra Pride Betting Preview
The Pride have gotten through four games so far this year, with mixed results. Hofstra kicked things off with a road matchup versus Central Florida, eventually losing that one 82-78. Leading the team in the defeat was Cruz Davis with 17 points and five assists. Game two was another loss for the Pride, this time versus Iona. After a 44-27 deficit in the second half, Hofstra limped to an 81-73 result. Preston Edmead had 18 points with six rebounds in the loss, and Biggie Patterson added 16 points with four rebounds. In game three, the Pride got their first victory of the season. Hofstra notched a 47-30 second-half run versus Molloy College, eventually winning 95-61. Cruz Davis posted a double-double on 24 points, eight assists and 10 rebounds, while Victory Onuetu doubled up as well with 10 points and 12 boards in the win.
The Pride were able to keep it going in game four versus Bucknell back on Friday. Hofstra was down 41-34 at the break, but then hit a 49-36 run in the second half for an 83-77 comeback win. Preston Edmead topped the team with 23 points and five assists, and Victory Onuetu doubled up again on 11 points and 12 rebounds in 29 minutes. Cruz Davis added 18 points with five assists and two rebounds in 40 minutes of action as well.
Temple Owls Betting Preview
Over on the Temple side, they’ve only got three games in the bag so far. The Owls opened up with a home matchup versus Delaware State on November 5. Temple scored 35 points in the first half and 48 more from there in an 83-65 win. Leading the way was Aiden Tobiason with 23 points and three boards. Gavin Griffiths added 16 points with five rebounds and two assists. In their November 11 game versus La Salle, Temple kept it up with another sizable victory. The Owls were up 42-28 by halftime and cruised to the win 90-63. Derrian Ford led the team this time with 22 points, five rebounds and four assists. Aiden Tobiason added 16 points with six rebounds and Jordan Mason had 14 points with five assists and four rebounds.
Temple fell into the loss column for the first time this year in game three versus Boston College on Saturday. the Owls were down by five at the break and didn’t end up getting any closer in a 76-71 loss. Derrian Ford put up 18 points with nine rebounds to top the team, and Gavin Griffiths added 16 points with four rebounds. Aiden Tobiason put up 12 points, four assists and three rebounds as well.
Hofstra Pride @ Temple Owls Betting Trends: November 19, 2025
Why the Temple Owls will win
- Temple has won each of its last seven night games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
- Hofstra has lost seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Hofstra has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Hofstra Pride will win
- Hofstra has won each of its last five Wednesday night games.
- Temple has lost six of its last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Hofstra vs Temple Prediction
I’ll probably stick with Temple. The Owls didn’t shoot very well in their loss to Boston College, notching 34.3 percent from the field, 22.7 percent (5-of-22) from outside and 20-of-27 (74.1 percent) from the line. Temple was also outgunned on the boards 37-33, but only committed five turnovers in a disciplined game. The Owls have 71 or more points in all three games so far though, so if they can reach that threshold in this one they’ll be in good shape. Hofstra has been uneven so far and should be in Temple’s wheelhouse.