Temple vs Hofstra Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/15/24

In this article we will formulate a Temple vs Hofstra prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 15th at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex in Hempstead, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Temple Owls Betting Preview

The Temple Owls are 5-4 this year after they defeated Holy Family by a score of 110-81 in their last game. Temple led 55-43 at halftime and scored another 55 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Owls shot 58.7% from the field, 43.3% on three-pointers, and 79.3% on free throws in the game. Zion Stanford led Temple with 25 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Owls lost to Villanova by a score of 94-65 and La Salle by a score of 83-75. Temple has scored 80.9 points per game and they have allowed 77 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game this season. Jamal Mashburn Jr. is averaging 22.0 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Temple is shooting 46.2% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 34.4% on three-pointers this year. Temple will meet Davidson and Rhode Island after this game.

Hofstra Pride Betting Preview

The Hofstra Pride are 8-3 this season after they defeated Norfolk State by a score of 80-67 in their last game. Hofstra led 37-31 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Pride shot 60% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Cruz Davis led Hofstra with 20 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Pride defeated a non-D-1 team and Arkansas State by a score of 68-66. Hofstra has scored 72.5 points per game and they have allowed 65.4 points per game, while also averaging 35.7 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Cruz Davis is averaging 15.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Hofstra is shooting 45.4% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 36.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Hofstra will beat Temple

• Hofstra has won each of its last 11 games at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Temple has lost four of its last five day games.
• Hofstra has won the first half in five of its last six games at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex.

Temple vs Hofstra Prediction 

Hofstra comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak and they will be at home for this game. The Pride have been pretty solid offensively this year, but their defense has been very good. Temple has lost two of their last three and while they are scoring over 80 points per game, their defense is allowing 77 points per game. The Owls have allowed 81, 94, 83, and 80 points in their last two games. I think we are going to see plenty of points in this game, as Hofstra should do whatever they want offensively. Take the over here.