| MATCHUP | Hofstra Pride | Towson Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-4 | 8-9 |
| Where | SECU Arena, Towson, MD | |
| When | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:30 PM EST | |
| TV | MNMT | |
Towson Tigers Preview
Towson Tigers have an 8-8 record this season and are in 11th place in the CAA. They have a 5-1 home record and are coming off a 62-48 home loss against Monmouth. Their previous three games were a 63-62 away loss against Hampton, an 84-70 away loss against William & Mary and a 72-47 home win against Sacred Heart.
Offensively, Towson averages 69.4 points per game, while allowing 66.9 points per game defensively. The Tigers shoot with 42% from the field and grab 39.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.9 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.
Tyler Tejada leads Towson in scoring, with an average of 16.5 points per game, while shooting with 43.2% from the field and 87.5% from the free throw line. Tyler Tejada is also the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game, while Dylan Williamson adds a team-high 3.3 assists per game.
Hofstra Pride Preview
Hofstra Pride have an 11-4 record this season and are in 3rd place in the CAA. They have a 5-4 away record and are coming off a 70-67 away win against Drexel. Their previous three games were an 86-72 home win against Campbell, a 74-66 home win against Quinnipiac and a 70-69 away win against Syracuse.
Offensively, Hofstra averages 77.7 points per game, while allowing 66.7 points per game defensively. The Pride shoot with 47% from the field and grab 38.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 5.4 steals per game defensively.
Cruz Davis leads Hofstra in scoring, with an average of 21.2 points per game, while shooting with 49.8% from the field and 75% from the free throw line. Victory Onuetu is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.3 per game, while Cruz Davis also leads the team with 5.3 assists per game.
Hofstra Pride @ Towson Tigers Betting Trends: January 8, 2026
Why the Towson Tigers will win
- Towson has won 15 of its last 16 games at SECU Arena.
- Hofstra has lost each of its last five road games following a road win.
- The home team has won the first half in six of Towson’s last seven games.
Why the Hofstra Pride will win
- Hofstra has won each of its last 11 day games.
- Towson has lost each of its last four games against Conference opponents.
- Towson has lost the first half in each of its last four games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Hofstra’s last six day games have produced a total of 136+ points.
- Six of Towson’s last seven day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 134+ points.
Hofstra vs Towson Prediction
In this Hofstra vs Towson Prediction, Hofstra is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Hofstra has been the far better team this season, with more than twice overall wins and half the defeats than Hofstra and has been above average on the road. They have also been one of the best teams in the country against the spread with a 11-2 record, while on the flip side, Towson is 1-4 against the spread in its last 5 games and ranks below the top-300 of the nation in points scored. Take Hofstra and lay the -1.5 point on the road.