Northeastern vs Hofstra Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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Hofstra head coach Speedy Claxton coaches from the sideline against Charleston during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Charleston, S.C.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 17, 2024, 8:14 AM
  • Hofstra (9-16) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Northeastern (12-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Northeastern / Hofstra TV channel: ESPN+

The Northeastern Huskies (12-12) visit Mack Sports Complex to take on the Hofstra Pride (9-16) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Hempstead, NY.

Hofstra is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Northeastern vs. Hofstra Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Northeastern vs. Hofstra Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northeastern+6.5 -110O 138.5 -110+225
Hofstra -6.5 -110U 138.5 -110-275

Northeastern vs Hofstra Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Hofstra will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northeastern vs Hofstra Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northeastern will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northeastern has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 18 away games (+7.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Northeastern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Northeastern has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+2.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Northeastern have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.00 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Hofstra has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Hofstra has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)

Northeastern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northeastern has a 13-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -0.7% ROI).

  • 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.25 Units / -25.79% ROI
  • 16-9 when betting the Over for +6.1 Units / 21.33% ROI
  • 9-16 when betting the Under for -8.6 Units / -30.07% ROI

Hofstra Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Hofstra has a 8-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.7 Units / -38.91% ROI).

  • 12-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.35 Units / -14.29% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -12% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 3.27% ROI

Northeastern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northeastern has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (194 assists/ 215 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Northeastern is shooting 76% from the free throw line (347/459) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Northeastern is shooting 56% from inside the arc (193/347) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Northeastern has averaged 1.15 points per shot (996 points/869 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 1.19

Hofstra Offensive Stats & Trends:

Hofstra has 12.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Hofstra has 12.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6

Hofstra has a 20% free throw rate (726 free throw attempts/3,562 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Hofstra has a 20% free throw rate (301 free throw attempts/1,478 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Northeastern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northeastern has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (565 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Northeastern has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (196/524) this season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Northeastern has averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (389 rebounds/15 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Northeastern has allowed an average of 1.31 points per shot (1,815 points/1,385 shots) this season — tied for 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Hofstra Defensive Stats & Trends:

Hofstra has averaged 5.7 steals per game (97 steals/17 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Hofstra has averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (422 rebounds/17 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Colonial Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Hofstra has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (4,055 points/3,581 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Hofstra has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (600/1,466) this season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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