Hofstra Pride vs Stony Brook Seawolves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/24
Betting on today’s Pride and Seawolves game? Catch the action at Island FCU Arena in Stony Brook, NY, as the Seawolves hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on CBSS. The Pride are favored in this Coastal Athletic Association conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 142.5 points.
HOFSTRA PRIDE VS STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Stony Brook Seawolves +3.5
This game will be played at Island FCU Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 22nd.
WHY BET THE STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-66 in favor of the Seawolves.
- Not only will Stony Brook pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.
Will the Pride Come Through as Road Favorites?
After a win over Hampton, Hofstra’s record sits at 9-9, including a 2-3 mark in the Coastal Athletic Association. The Pride have gone 7-6 in non-conference games.
On the road this season, Hofstra has gone 3-7, and they have lost their last six road games. For the season, they have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points per game on the road.
As the favorite this season, Hofstra has gone 5-7-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Pride have a mark of 3-6-1. On the road, Hofstra’s ATS record is 4-6 this year and they are just 1-4 ATS in their last five road games.
So far this season, the over/under record in Hofstra games is 7-10. Today’s over/under line of 142.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 147.8. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points, which is higher than today’s over/under line.
Hofstra recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 86 points against Hampton. This output exceeded their season average of 75.6 points per game. Tyler Thomas is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 22.3. Meanwhile, Darlinstone Dubar also brings a PPG average of 18.4 into the game.
At present, the Pride’s defense is nationally ranked 149th, allowing 71.4 points per game. In their most recent game, the Hofstra defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Hampton knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 77 points.
Can Stony Brook Pull Off a Home Win?
Stony Brook will be looking to bounce back from a 71-68 loss to Delaware in its last game. The Seawolves are 9-9 overall and 2-3 in Coastal Athletic Association play. They have gone 5-2 at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +5.6 points per game.
As the underdog, Stony Brook has gone 1-8 this season. So far, the Seawolves have been the underdog in nine of their 18 games. They are 7-1 when favored.
Stony Brook has been solid against the spread this season, going 11-5-1. At home, they have an ATS record of 5-1-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 4-5-1 vs. the spread.
On the season, the over/under record for Stony Brook games is 10-7. So far, their games have averaged 143 points while the average over/under line is 140.1. Today’s line of 142.5 is similar to the average point total in their last three games (132) and their games have finished with more points than today’s line in seven of their last 10 contests.
In their recent game, the Seawolves’ offense concluded with 68 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 70.7 points per contest. The top scorer for the Seawolves was Tyler Stephenson-Moore with 15 points, while Andre Snoddy also added 13 to the scoreboard.
Currently, the Seawolves’ defense holds the 173rd rank in the nation, allowing 72.2 points per game. So far, the Stony Brook defense is giving up an average of 9.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.1 times per game (412nd).