Hofstra Pride vs Massachusetts Minutemen Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Hofstra vs Massachusetts NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Amherst.

Hofstra vs Massachusetts Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pride and Minutemen. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Minutemen at William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Massachusetts is favored by -5.5 against Hofstra in a non-conference matchup.

Hofstra vs. Massachusetts Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Hofstra Pride at Massachusetts Minutemen
Where: Amherst at William D. Mullins Memorial Center
Date: Saturday, November 16th
Betting Odds UMASS -5.5, HOFST +190 | UMASS -235 O/U 145.5

Pride Preview: Are the Pride Ready for a Road Win?

Hofstra Pride Recent Game/Games

Hofstra pulled off a 49-48 upset over Seton Hall on Wednesday, November 13th. The Pride, who were +5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread.

Hofstra trailed 24-22 at halftime but outscored Seton Hall 27-24 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points were 97, well under the 137.5 O/U line.

Pride Offense Breakdown

Hofstra's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 49 points on 37% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, and they hit only 28.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 21 attempts.

Chaunce Jenkins led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Jean Aranguren added 13 points and 6 assists, while Jaquan Sanders contributed 12 points. Dylan Addae-Wusu chipped in 11 points and a team-high 8 rebounds.

Pride Team Defense

Hofstra's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, allowing only 11 made shots on 28 attempts, a 39% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Hofstra's defense kept the pressure on, with their opponent hitting just 6 of 20 threes, a 30% clip. They also struggled from the free-throw line, making only 8 of 17 attempts, or 47%.

Minutemen Preview: Can the Minutemen Secure a Win at Home?

Massachusetts dropped their recent game to Louisiana Tech, 76-66, on Wednesday. The Minutemen were +1 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, just under the O/U line of 143.5.

UMass trailed 45-33 at halftime but tightened things up in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bulldogs 33-31. However, their 2nd half effort wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.

Minutemen Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Minutemen struggled offensively, shooting just 40.6% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 13 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, and they connected on just 52% of their free throws, going 13 for 25.

Amaree Abram led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Sean Newman Jr. added 14 points and 12 assists, shooting 50% from three. Jaylen Curry also contributed 14 points and 6 assists.

Minutemen Team Defense

Massachusetts struggled defensively, giving up 76 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 58% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, Massachusetts allowed 10 threes on 27 attempts, with the other team shooting 37%. They also sent the opposition to the line 12 times, where they hit 10 free throws, an 83% clip.

Pride vs Minutemen Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Pride offense has averaged 70 points per game while allowing an average of 67. Hofstra posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
In their last ten games at home, the Minutemen have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Pride have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-1.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Minutemen have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.