Hofstra Pride vs Arkansas State Red Wolves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
Planning on watching today’s Pride and Red Wolves game? Catch the action at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas, as the Red Wolves hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on FloH. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points, and Arkansas State is favored by -6.5 vs. Hofstra.
HOFSTRA PRIDE VS ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hofstra Pride +6.5
This game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center at 4:30 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE HOFSTRA PRIDE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Red Wolves.
- Even though we have Arkansas State winning straight-up, we like Hofstra at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Pride Win in Nassau?
Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games
Hofstra suffered a 61-59 loss to Tarleton State on Saturday, November 30th. The Pride were -10.5 favorites going into the game, but they not only lost straight up, they also failed to cover the spread.
Hofstra trailed 31-26 at halftime but outscored Tarleton State 33-30 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 120, which was under the O/U line of 126.5.
Hofstra’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 32% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they managed only 8 offensive rebounds, with 11 assists as a team.
Ronnie Harrison Jr. led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall. Jean Aranguren added 21 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Bubu Benjamin contributed 15 points and 8 boards, connecting on 2 of 5 from three-point range.
Hofstra’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 32% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the other team making only 7 of 22 attempts for 31%.
From beyond the arc, Hofstra allowed 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they hit 18 free throws for 75%.
Can the Red Wolves Secure a Win at Home?
Arkansas State fell to Rice 75-67 on Saturday, November 30th, in a home game where they were favored by 9 points. The Red Wolves not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 34-33 at halftime, Arkansas State allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 142, just over the 141.5 O/U line.
Arkansas State struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.1% overall and a dismal 11.5% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, but they found success inside, connecting on 54.8% of their two-point shots.
The Red Wolves were strong at the free-throw line, making 24 of 31 attempts (77.4%), and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds. Trae Broadnax contributed 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Kellen Amos added 17 points, hitting 75% of his shots and going 1-for-1 from beyond the arc.
Despite giving up 75 points, Arkansas State’s defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including a dismal 3/26 (11%) from beyond the arc. The Red Wolves couldn’t contain the two-point shooting, though, as their opponent hit 17/31 (54%) from inside the arc.
Arkansas State sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 attempts (77%). The Red Wolves also struggled on the boards, allowing 16 offensive rebounds.