Hofstra Pride vs Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Pride versus the Bobcats? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, CT. In this non-conference matchup, Hofstra is favored by -1.5 against Quinnipiac. The over/under for the game is 140.5 points.

HOFSTRA PRIDE VS QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats +1.5

This game will be played at M&T Bank Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.

WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bobcats.
• Not only will Quinnipiac pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Does Hofstra Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?

Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games

Hofstra’s season record dropped to 6-4 after a 60-42 loss to Temple on Sunday. The Pride, who were -4 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.

Hofstra trailed 33-20 at halftime and managed just 22 points in the 2nd half while allowing 27. The total points for the game were 102, well under the O/U line of 141.5.

Hofstra’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 42 points while shooting 25% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 28.6%, and they connected on only 5 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 17.2% from beyond the arc.

Jean Aranguren played all 40 minutes, finishing with 16 points and 14 rebounds, despite shooting 26.7% from the field and 16.7% from three. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 12 points, shooting 28.6% overall and missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.

Hofstra’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 25% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team hitting only 9 of 27 attempts for 33%.

From beyond the arc, Hofstra’s defense was equally effective, as their opponent managed just 5 threes on 29 attempts, shooting 17%. They also sent the other team to the line 15 times, where they converted 9 free throws for 60%.

Does Quinnipiac Stand a Chance at Home?

Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game/Games

Quinnipiac’s season record fell to 4-7 after an 84-80 loss to Central Connecticut State on Saturday. The Bobcats were +3 underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.

Quinnipiac trailed 41-34 at halftime but scored 46 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 43 points in the 2nd half, which prevented them from mounting a comeback.

Quinnipiac put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 9 of 26 three-point attempts, hitting at a 34.6% rate, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 15 of 19 for 78.9%.

Devin Haid led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 8 from deep and shooting 72.7% overall. Amarri Monroe added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Max Frazier was nearly perfect, shooting 87.5% from the field and grabbing 9 boards.

Quinnipiac’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to connect on 71% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 31 tries.

From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac’s defense allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 16 free throws.