Tarleton State Texans vs Hofstra Pride NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Planning on watching today’s Texans and Pride game? Catch the action at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas, as the Pride hosts this showdown at 4:30 ET on FloC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Hofstra as the -9 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 129.5 points.
TARLETON STATE TEXANS VS HOFSTRA PRIDE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hofstra Pride -9
This game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center at 4:30 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE HOFSTRA PRIDE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-59 in favor of the Pride.
- Not only will Hofstra pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.
Will the Texans Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games
The Texans fell to Iona 62-51 at home on Friday, November 29th. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, Tarleton State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 28-20 at halftime, the Texans scored 31 points in the 2nd half but allowed 34. The game’s total points of 113 fell short of the 132-point over/under line.
Tarleton State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 51 points on 39.5% shooting from the field. They connected on 41.7% of their three-point attempts, hitting 5 of 12 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 46.5%.
The Texans managed only 5 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, with Bubu Benjamin leading the way, playing all 40 minutes and scoring 22 points on 7 of 11 shooting, including 3 of 6 from three-point range. Dejour Reaves added 17 points, shooting 7 of 10 from the field.
Tarleton State’s defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field. The Texans limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team making just 12 of 31 attempts for 38%.
From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 5 of 12 threes, shooting 41%. Tarleton State also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 66%. The Texans gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Does Hofstra Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games
Hofstra picked up a 68-63 win over Rice on Friday, November 29th. The Pride were -1.5 favorites heading into the game and managed to cover the spread with the victory.
Hofstra led 31-28 at halftime and scored 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 28. The total points for the game were 131, which fell under the O/U line of 134.5.
Hofstra’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38.1% from the field and 18.5% from three-point range, connecting on only 5 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.3%, and they hit 60% of their free throws, going 15 for 25 from the line.
Cruz Davis led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Trae Broadnax added 16 points, while Kellen Amos contributed 13 points and 5 assists.
Hofstra’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 33% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, where they limited the opposition to 31% on two-point attempts (13/41).
From beyond the arc, Hofstra allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws (65%).