Iona Gaels vs Hofstra Pride Prediction & Odds – November 13, 2026

Iona and Hofstra meet in Hempstead with both teams looking for a steadier performance. The Gaels have yet to win on the road, while the Pride return to the site of their lone victory.

Game details and odds

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST · David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex

Total: 138.5 — over -105, under -115.

Draft Kings odds checked November 13, 2026 01:02 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Iona Looks to Carry Its Home Form Onto the Road

Iona enters at 2-2, with both wins coming at home and both losses on the road. The Gaels average 66.3 points and 18.3 total turnovers per game, making possession security important against Hofstra. Kevon Vanderhorst leads Iona in scoring at 13.8 points per game.

The Gaels opened with a 56-55 win over Vermont and followed it with a 72-49 victory over NJIT. Their two road games have been less convincing: St. John's scored 104 in a lopsided win, then Fordham held on 78-72. Iona's offense recovered against Fordham after scoring 65 against St. John's, but the Gaels still could not finish the job. The contrast between their home victories and road defeats makes this trip a test of whether they can sustain that offensive improvement away from home.

Hofstra Seeks a Home Reset After Two Road Losses

Hofstra is 1-2 overall and 1-0 at home. The Pride average 72.7 points and 40.0 rebounds per game, while allowing 65.3 points per game. Nick Jefferson averages a team-leading 4.3 assists, giving Hofstra a distributor as it tries to make its home designation count.

Hofstra began with a 97-51 home win over St. Joseph's Long Island, but its offense slowed on the road. The Pride scored 58 in a 60-58 loss at Princeton, then 63 in an 85-63 defeat at Arizona State. The Princeton result showed they could stay close in a lower-scoring game; the Arizona State result was a much sharper setback. Returning home offers a chance to regain the scoring rhythm from the opener, though that one-sided win is a limited guide to how this matchup will unfold.

Injury news

Iona Gaels: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Hofstra Pride: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Availability checked November 13, 2026 01:02 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Hofstra Pride.

Hofstra gets the nod on its home court, where it won its opener, while Iona has lost both road games. Neither team's recent road form is reassuring, so the edge remains modest.

Original winner pick recorded November 13, 2026 01:02 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.