It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Hofstra Pride (19-3, 9-0 CAA) head to Northeastern to take on the Huskies (12-9, 6-3 CAA). Action gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Hofstra Pride at Northeastern Huskies Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Huskies defeated the James Madison Dukes 78-68, while the Pride easily got past the Towson Tigers 84-61.
Hofstra dominated every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.287) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.632 (above their season average of 0.561). For those same stats, Towson was 0.151 and 0.500, respectively. Northeastern, on the other hand, dominated every stat category in their game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.328 (above their season average of 0.268) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 22.6). For those same stats, James Madison recorded marks of 0.217 and 21.6, respectively. Northeastern was lifted by Jordan Roland, who recorded 29 points. Meanwhile, Desure Buie played a key role for Hofstra with 14 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Justin Wright-Foreman led the Pride to a 75-72 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 42 points. The Pride’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Huskies. Hofstra had a rate of 7.0, while Northeastern posted a mark of 11.5.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the NCAA’s top offenses clash. Northeastern currently ranks 46th with 112.8 points per 100 possessions and Hofstra is sixth (118.9). Moreover, the Pride rank 15th in turnover percentage (15.4 percent), while the Huskies rank 298th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.2 percent).
Hofstra Pride vs. Northeastern Huskies Odds Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Hofstra, ATS Winner – Hofstra, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northeastern ranks 84th in assists per game (14.5) while Hofstra ranks 183rd in assists allowed per game (14.2).
- The Huskies rank 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Pride rank 67th (3.0).
- Hofstra is 16th in the country with 4.9 steals allowed per game while Northeastern is 49th with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
- The Huskies average 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. The Pride rank 138th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
- Hofstra ranks 217th in rebounds per game (34.0) while Northeastern ranks 280th (31.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pride’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.4, up from 14.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
