Merrimack vs Hofstra Prediction 11/29/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Merrimack vs Hofstra prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 29th at The Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Merrimack Warriors Betting Preview

The Merrimack Warriors are 2-5 this season after they lost to Penn by a score of 77-65 in their last game. Merrimack trailed 35-30 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Warriors shot 37% from the field, 14% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Kevair Kennedy led Merrimack with 18 points and four rebounds, while Andres Marrero added 14 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Merrimack lost to Florida by a score of 80-45, but did beat Maine by a score of 72-65 before that. The Warriors have scored 65.5 points per game with 28.8 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.3 points against per game this season. Ernest Shelton is averaging 18.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, while Kevair Kennedy is averaging 13.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for the Warriors. Merrimack is shooting 36.8% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 30.1% on three pointers this season. 

Hofstra Pride Betting Preview

The Hofstra Pride are 3-3 this year after they defeated La Salle by a score of 63-58 in their last game. Hofstra led 34-30 at halftime and held La Salle to just 28 points in the second half in the win. The Pride shot 41% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 55% on free throws in the game. Cruz Davis led Hofstra with 22 points and five assists, while Biggie Patterson added 13 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Hofstra lost to Temple by a score of 81-76, but did beat Bucknell by a score of 83-77 before that. The Pride have scored 81.0 points per game with 37.2 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.4 points against per game this season. Cruz Davis is averaging 19.4 points and 4.8 assists per game, while Preston Edmead is averaging 15.0 points and 5.8 assists per game for the Pride. Hofstra is shooting 45.7% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 31.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Hofstra Pride will win

• Hofstra has won 11 of its last 12 day games played at neutral venues.
• Merrimack has lost four of its last five games played at neutral venues.
• Merrimack has lost the first half in six of its last eight games.

Why the Merrimack Warriors will win

• Merrimack has won each of its last six Saturday games.

Merrimack vs Hofstra Prediction 

Hofstra comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they only allowed 58 points in their win on Friday. The Pride are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored at least 76 points in three of their last four. Merrimack has lost two games in a row and they are shooting just 37% from the field on the season. The Warriors do have wins over Maine and BU, but I can’t trust them with how poorly they shoot the ball. Take Hofstra to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Hofstra ATS