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Hofstra Pride Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against William & Mary Tribe in CAA Conference Opener

On Thursday night, the CAA schools will kick off their first conference game of the season as the William & Mary Tribe takes on the Hofstra Pride at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at 7:00 p.m. EST. Hofstra, with an impressive 8-5 record, is riding a four-game winning streak against William & Mary. The betting odds favor Hofstra as the favorite with a -5.5 point spread that has remained unchanged. Will the Pride extend their winning streak to five games against the Tribe?

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tribe +205 | Pride -245
• Spread: Tribe +5.5 (-110) | Pride -5.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 150 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Hofstra will win straight-up is 71%.

William & Mary vs Hofstra Stats

William & Mary Tribe

The William & Mary basketball team has experienced difficulties on the road this season, with a defense that struggles to contain opponents and an offense that isn't as effective away from home. Despite recent improvements in their performance, the Tribe still face challenges in maintaining their level of play in road games. With an offense that performs better at home and a defense that struggles on the road, William & Mary will need to focus on improving their consistency when playing away in order to secure their first road win.

Hofstra Pride Analysis

The Hofstra Pride basketball team is facing a challenging period, having suffered back-to-back losses. However, as they enter CAA play, they are focusing on their strong defensive abilities, holding opponents to the fewest points in the conference and maintaining a low field goal percentage against. Despite struggles on offense, particularly in recent games where they have been held under 70 points, the Pride have a home-court advantage that has historically boosted their scoring. Key players like Cruz Davis contribute to their offensive success, and with a consistent defensive performance, they aim to get back on track. The team's statistics in both offense and defense rank them in the middle of the pack nationally. As they face William & Mary in their next matchup, the Pride will need to leverage their defensive strengths and capitalize on their home-court advantage to secure a much-needed win.

Hofstra Expected to Defeat William & Mary with Strong Offense and Defense

The Tribe has struggled significantly while playing away games this season, particularly evident in their defensive performance allowing opposing teams to consistently score at least 80 points. Offensively, William & Mary has displayed a lack of precision, efficiency, and aggressiveness on the court as the visiting team. Conversely, Hofstra is predicted to exceed 80 points against W&M, showcasing a strong offensive strategy that is likely to overpower the Tribe. Additionally, Hofstra's defense is anticipated to dominate, while their advantage in turnovers, rebounding, and shooting further solidifies their favorable position in this upcoming matchup. It is recommended to place a bet on Hofstra to surpass the spread in this game.

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