UNCW Seahawks vs Hofstra Pride NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seahawks versus the Pride? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloC. The game will be played at Mack Sports Complex in Hempstead, NY. This Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup has an over/under of 131.5 points, and Hofstra is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. UNCW.
UNCW SEAHAWKS VS HOFSTRA PRIDE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Hofstra Pride -1.5
This game will be played at Mack Sports Complex at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE HOFSTRA PRIDE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Pride.
- Not only will Hofstra pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Seahawks Offense Score Enough in Hempstead?
UNCW improved to 10-4 on the season with a 64-55 road win over Monmouth on Thursday. The Seahawks, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
UNCW led 34-27 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring Monmouth 30-28. The game’s total points of 119 fell well below the O/U line of 145.5.
In their last game, the UNCW Seahawks put up 64 points, shooting 46.2% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.8%, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with 14 assists as a team.
Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 18 points and 5 assists, hitting 4 of 9 threes, while Madison Durr added 14 points. Sean Moore was efficient, scoring 13 points on 5 of 6 shooting, including 2 of 3 from deep, and pulling down 7 rebounds in just 19 minutes.
UNCW’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 12 of 35 attempts, a 34% success rate.
From beyond the arc, UNCW allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7, shooting 63%.
Are the Pride Ready for a Home Win?
Hofstra’s season record fell to 7-7 after a 67-61 home loss to Charleston on Thursday, January 9th. The Pride were slight favorites at -1 but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 128 fell under the O/U line of 139.5.
Hofstra led 31-27 at halftime but allowed Charleston to score 40 points in the 2nd half while managing only 30 themselves.
Hofstra struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.7% from the field and 26.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.9%, and they managed only 61 points in the contest.
Ante Brzovic led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 55.0% overall. Jean Aranguren added 19 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes, and also grabbed 11 boards while dishing out 7 assists.
Hofstra’s defense held strong, giving up just 67 points while limiting their opponent to 34% shooting from the field. The Pride were particularly effective inside, where they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 49 attempts, a 38% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Hofstra’s defense held their opponent to 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line only 6 times, where they converted 5 free throws.