Hofstra Pride vs Massachusetts Minutemen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pride and Minutemen. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Minutemen at William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Massachusetts as the -5.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.
HOFSTRA PRIDE VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK
The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen -5.5
This game will be played at William D. Mullins Memorial Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.
WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Minutemen.
- Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Are the Pride Ready for a Road Win?
Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games
Hofstra pulled off a 49-48 win over Seton Hall on Wednesday, November 13th. The Pride were +5 underdogs going into the game and not only won but also covered the spread.
Hofstra trailed 24-22 at halftime but outscored Seton Hall 27-24 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points (97) fell well below the O/U line of 137.5.
Hofstra’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 49 points on 37% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, and they hit only 28.6% of their threes, going 6-for-21 from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they connected on 81.8%, making 9 of 11 attempts.
Chaunce Jenkins led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range for a 57.1% mark. Jean Aranguren added 13 points and 6 assists, while Jaquan Sanders contributed 12 points. Dylan Addae-Wusu chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 40% from three.
Hofstra’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% shooting, with their opponent making 11 of 28 shots.
From beyond the arc, Hofstra’s defense allowed 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 8, shooting 47%.
Will the Minutemen Find a Way to Win at Home?
Massachusetts fell to Louisiana Tech 76-66 on Wednesday, November 13th. The Minutemen were +1 point underdogs heading into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in just under the O/U line of 143.5, with a combined 142 points.
UMass struggled in the first half, trailing 45-33 at the break. While they tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 31 points, they only managed to score 33 points themselves, which wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.
UMass struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 40.6% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on only 3 of 13 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, and they hit just 52% of their free throws, going 13 for 25 from the line.
Amaree Abram led the Minutemen with 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Sean Newman Jr. added 14 points and 12 assists, shooting 50% from three. UMass grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and finished with 14 assists as a team.
Massachusetts struggled defensively, giving up 76 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Minutemen allowed their opponent to connect on 58% of their two-point attempts, going 18/31.
From beyond the arc, Massachusetts gave up 10 threes on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they hit 10 free throws, 83%.