Temple Owls vs Hofstra Pride NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24
Planning on watching today’s Owls and Pride game? Catch the action at Mack Sports Complex in Hempstead, NY, as the Pride hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141 points, and Hofstra is favored by -2 at home against Temple.
TEMPLE OWLS VS HOFSTRA PRIDE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hofstra Pride -2
This game will be played at Mack Sports Complex at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.
WHY BET THE HOFSTRA PRIDE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Pride.
- Not only will Hofstra pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Temple Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
Temple fell to 4-4 on the season after a 94-65 loss to Villanova on Saturday. The Owls, who were +9 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 159, surpassing the O/U line of 142.
Temple trailed 45-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, allowing 49 points while scoring 36 of their own.
Temple’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit 62.1% of their free throws, going 18-for-29 from the line.
Eric Dixon led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 8 from beyond the arc. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 5 threes, while Wooga Poplar contributed 18 points, shooting 4 of 7 from deep.
Despite Temple’s defensive efforts, they gave up 94 points while holding the opposing team to 37% shooting from the field. The Owls limited their opponents to 41% on two-point attempts, with 13 makes on 31 tries.
From beyond the arc, Temple’s defense allowed 7 threes on 23 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. The Owls also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 18, shooting 62%. Temple gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Taking a Look at the Pride Chances at Home
Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games
Hofstra improved to 6-3 on the season with an 80-67 road win over Norfolk State on Monday. The Pride entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but came out on top, covering the spread. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 133.
Hofstra led 37-31 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 43 points while allowing 36.
Hofstra’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 80 points with a 60% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.1%, thanks in part to hitting 11 of 22 from beyond the arc (50%) and 69.6% on two-point attempts.
Cruz Davis and KiJan Robinson each scored 20 points, with Davis knocking down 5 of 6 threes (83.3%). Jean Aranguren added 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Michael Graham was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots.
Hofstra’s defense held their opponent to 67 points, with a solid effort in limiting field goal shooting to just 38% (19/49). They were particularly effective inside the arc, where they allowed 14 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 41% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Hofstra’s defense gave up 5 threes on 15 attempts, with the opponent shooting 33%. The Pride also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 24 free throws (92%). Hofstra allowed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.