Nov 2, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Quinnipiac Bobcats guard Lucas Sekasi (0) battles Michigan State Spartans center Ethan Taylor (10) for a rebound during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.  Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images
IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Monmouth vs Quinnipiac Prediction 11/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Pick details

Monmouth vs Quinnipiac Odds and Matchup Info
MATCHUP Monmouth Hawks Quinnipiac Bobcats
Team Records 0-2 2-1
Spread +1.5 -115 -1.5 -105
Moneyline -105 -115
Total Over 144.5 (-110) Under 144.5 (-110)
Where M&T Bank Arena, Hamden, CT
When Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time 07:00 PM EST
TV ESPN+

Monmouth vs Quinnipiac Prediction

In Monmouth vs Quinnipiac Prediction, Quinnipiac is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Quinnipiac has been the better team this season and has back-to-back wins, even though they have not been the most efficient team offensively, scoring just 68 points per game. On the flip side, Monmouth has been winless this season and is 1-2 against the spread and they manage to be even weaker than Quinnipiac offensively, scoring 3.5 points per game more, but allowing 5 points per game more. Quinnipiac held its opponents into just 56 points in its only home game this season and I expect them to get the job done in this matchup and get away with the home victory.

Quinnipiac Bobcats Preview

The Quinnipiac Bobcats have a 2-1 overall record and a 1-0 home record and a 1-1 road record. They are coming off a 79-76 road win against Vermont and will face Central Connecticut and Maine next.

Offensively, they are averaging 68 points per game, while allowing 76 points per game defensively. The Bobcats are shooting 41.1% from the field and 42.4% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 47.7% from the field and 30.4% from the 3-point range. They are shooting with a 59.3% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game and allow 37.3 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 13.3 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 13.3 assists per game. They average 1.7 blocks per game and 5.7 steals per game, while committing 11.3 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 10.3 turnovers per game.

Keith McKnight leads Quinnipiac Bobcats in scoring, averaging 12.7 ppg on 41% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 7.3 rebounds per game. Tayeshawn Cunningham-Pemberton follows with 12 ppg on 40.6% shooting from the field. Lucas Sekasi follows with 10 ppg on 40% shooting from the field. Tai Turnage leads the team in assists with 4.3 per game.

Monmouth Hawks Preview

The Monmouth Hawks have a 0-2 overall record and a 0-1 neutral record and a 0-1 road record. They are coming off a 66-84 neutral loss against Rhode Island and will face Wake Forest and Princeton next.

Offensively, they are averaging 64.5 points per game, while allowing 81 points per game defensively. The Hawks are shooting 43% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 44.9% from the field and 36.2% from the 3-point range. They are shooting with a 59.4% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 31 rebounds per game and allow 39.5 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 11.5 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 13 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 6 steals per game, while committing 15.5 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 11.5 turnovers per game.

Madison Durr leads Monmouth Hawks in scoring, averaging 13 ppg on 46.7% shooting from the field. Jakai Sanders follows with 12 ppg on 61.5% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 2.5 assists per game. Stefanos Spartalis follows with 9.5 ppg on 42.9% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 9 rebounds per game.

2026-27 college basketball handicapper records, ranked by profit (bet to win $100).
RankCapperWonLostWin %Profit (to win $100)
1Brad Francis15478.95%+1010
2Jeremy Conn221166.67%+977
3Rodd Zawacky12763.16%+602
4Jay Yang12666.67%+525
5Big Al McMordie11664.71%+439

See the full rankings: Best College Basketball Handicappers

Monmouth Hawks @ Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Trends: November 12, 2026

 

Why the Quinnipiac Bobcats will win

  • Quinnipiac has won each of its last 11 Thursday night games.
  • Monmouth has lost each of its last six Thursday night games against non-Conference opponents.
  • Quinnipiac has won the first half in nine of its last 11 night games against non-Conference opponents at M&T Bank Arena.

Why the Monmouth Hawks will win

  • Monmouth has won each of its last seven Thursday night games against the Metro Conference.
  • Quinnipiac has lost three of its last four night games.
  • Monmouth has won the first half in three of its last four games against Quinnipiac.

Total Points Facts

  • Six of Quinnipiac’s last seven games against the Coastal Athletic Association Conference have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
  • Four of Monmouth’s last five games have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Nick Lagouretos's Pick: Quinnipiac ML

Need More? Get Premium Picks

Hot Cappers