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Hofstra Pride's Elite Defense Shuts Down Northeastern Huskies in Victory

On Thursday, the Northeastern Huskies will face off against the Hofstra Pride at the David S Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex in Hempstead, New York. Both teams are currently 12-11 overall and have a 4-6 record in the Coastal Athletic Association. Northeastern has lost four of their last six games, while Hofstra has lost four of their last six as well. Despite their recent losses, neither team has any players listed on their injury reports. The betting odds favor Hofstra by -3.5 points, with the line remaining steady. Don't miss out on this highly anticipated matchup between two CAA rivals striving for basketball glory.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Huskies +150 | Pride -182
• Spread: Huskies +3.5 (-110) | Pride -3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 131 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Hofstra will win straight-up is 65%.

Northeastern vs Hofstra Stats

Northeastern Huskies

The Northeastern Huskies have a power ranking of 147 and are ranked 282nd in offense and 136th in defense. They have a record of 11-11 this season. Offensively, they shoot 45.12% from the field and 33.82% from three-point range. They average 35.95 rebounds per game and 13.52 offensive assists. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 44.00% from the field and 35.92% from three-point range. The team is led by Rashad King in scoring and assists, Harold Woods in rebounds, and Collin Metcalf in blocked shots.

Hofstra Pride Analysis

The Hofstra Pride basketball team has shown strength on defense, allowing an average of 65.0 points per game, which ranks 28th in the nation. They also hold opponents to 37.9% shooting overall, which is 8th in the country. Offensively, the Pride score an average of 67.3 points per game and shoot 43.4% overall. Leading scorer Jean Aranguren averages 14.1 points per game and 4.3 assists, while Cruz Davis contributes 14.0 points per game. Michael Graham leads the team in rebounds and blocks. Overall, the Pride have a power ranking of 208 and are currently 12-11 for the season. In their last 3 matchups against Northeastern, they have a record of 2-1. The team averages 36.23 rebounds per game and has solid defensive stats, allowing opponents to shoot 37.32% overall and 33.47% from three-point range. Hofstra is ranked #328 for offense and #24 for defense in the nation, with room for improvement in their shooting percentages and turnovers.

Hofstra's Elite Defense Shines in Victory Over Northeastern

Hofstra demonstrates strong defensive prowess, ranking 28th in the nation by holding opponents to an average of 65.0 points per game. This is complemented by their stellar overall shooting percentage defense of 37.9%, placing them 8th in the country. Despite only averaging 67.3 points per game offensively, the methodical offense employed by the Pride is a key factor in their overall performance. In their recent victory against Northeastern, Hofstra secured a 55-37 win while maintaining a 41% overall shooting accuracy and limiting Northeastern to 21% shooting overall and 12% from beyond the arc. In contrast, Northeastern has struggled to cover the spread in their last 10 games, with defensive statistics ranking 216th in field goal shooting percentage allowed and 316th in 3-point shooting percentage.

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