Hampton Pirates vs Monmouth Hawks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Hampton will be looking to break their two-game road losing streak as they visit the OceanFirst Bank Center to face Monmouth on Thursday night. The Pirates recently secured an 80-79 win over Howard, while the Hawks claimed a 92-83 victory over Delaware. With the teams splitting their previous eight meetings, Monmouth is the current favorite with a -4 point spread that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Hampton vs. Monmouth matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +170 | Hawks -210

Spread: Pirates +4 (-110) | Hawks -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Monmouth will win straight-up is 68%.

Hampton Pirates

The Pirates ended their three-game losing streak with a narrow victory over Hampton in their last game. They look to build on this success and secure their second consecutive win in their upcoming match on Thursday. Hampton boasts an average of 73.5 points per game and recently scored 80 points, shooting at 44.8 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from three-point range. George Beale Jr. led the Pirates with 28 points, supported by Noah Farrakhan with 16 points and three rebounds, and Wayne Bristol Jr. with eight points and four rebounds. However, defensively, Hampton has struggled, allowing an average of 72.5 points per game and giving up 79 points in their last outing. In terms of rankings, Hampton is placed 221st in offense, 207th in defense, and has a power ranking of 295. While their offensive statistics show proficiency in areas such as field goal percentage and free throw accuracy, their defensive performance needs improvement, particularly in limiting opponent field goals and three-pointers. With a record of 11-12 this season, Hampton will need to enhance their defensive capabilities if they aim to secure a win in their upcoming game.