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Hofstra Pride Looks to Snap Losing Streak Against William & Mary Tribe in CAA Showdown

In a CAA showdown, the Hofstra Pride will face off against the William & Mary Tribe on Thursday evening. The Pride, with a record of 12-13, are coming off a home win against Stony Brook, while the Tribe, with a record of 14-11, recently dropped a road clash against Delaware. William & Mary previously defeated Hofstra 74-56 on the road. Despite William & Mary being the betting favorite at -1.5, the line has not moved. Can the Pride end their losing streak on Thursday? Stay tuned for the Pride vs. Tribe prediction and more NCAAB picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pride +103 | Tribe -125
• Spread: Pride +1.5 (-110) | Tribe -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that William & Mary will win straight-up is 56%.

Hofstra vs William & Mary Stats

Hofstra Pride

The Hofstra Pride are currently seeking their fifth conference win, however, they have had a rough stretch in their past few games. Despite an encouraging start to CAA play, the team has struggled offensively and has dropped four out of their last five games. Notable players include Jean Aranguren, who has scored over 20 points five times this season, Cruz Davis who has been a consistent threat on the court, and Michael Graham who has impressive shooting percentages. The team currently has a power ranking of 254 and is ranked 330 in offense, scoring an average of 67.29 points per game, but they excel on defense, allowing an average of 65.50 points per game. Offensively, the Pride have decent shooting percentages, making 43.07% of their field goals, 73.48% of their free throws, and 33.45% of their three-pointers. Defensively, they allow 38.25% of field goals, 69.81% of free throws, and 34.00% of three-pointers. The team averages 35.67 rebounds per game and has stats for assists and turnovers on both sides of the court.

William & Mary Tribe Analysis

The William & Mary Tribe are currently on a two-game losing streak and have dropped three of their last four games in the CAA conference. Despite a recent defeat against Campbell, senior guard Gabe Dorsey has been a key player for the team, averaging 12.8 PPG on the season. The Tribe also have three players averaging double digits in scoring, with junior guard Kyle Pulliam shooting 50% in three of his last five games. The team is ranked 54th in offense, averaging 80.08 points per game, but struggles on defense, allowing an average of 76.88 points per game. William & Mary has a power ranking of 314 and is dominant at home with a 10-0 record. With Noah Collier questionable due to injury, the Tribe will look to bounce back and improve their standings in the CAA.

Hofstra Pride Face Tough Challenge Against William & Mary Tribe Following Three Consecutive Losses

The Hofstra Pride are currently facing a challenging period, having suffered three consecutive losses and dropping four of their last five games. Their upcoming opponent, the William & Mary Tribe, demonstrated their strength by defeating Hofstra by 18 points in their previous meeting on the road. The Tribe boasts an impressive home record of 10-0. Comparing offensive capabilities, Hofstra is averaging 100.5 points per 100 possessions, whereas William & Mary averages 108.8 points per 100 possessions. It is worth noting that Hofstra only scored 56 points in their first encounter with the Tribe. Additionally, William & Mary's aggressive three-point shooting, averaging 29 attempts per game, poses a challenge for Hofstra, as they struggle in three-point defense. To improve their performance, Hofstra must address their offensive struggles and tighten their defense, particularly against three-point shots, to avoid further defeats.

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