Stony Brook Seawolves and Hofstra Pride set to clash in CAA Tournament Semifinals for a shot at the championship game
On Monday, the #7 Stony Brook Seawolves and #3 Hofstra Pride will face off to determine who will advance to the CAA Tournament championship game. Despite Hofstra's regular
Game outlook
On Monday, the #7 Stony Brook Seawolves and #3 Hofstra Pride will face off to determine who will advance to the CAA Tournament championship game. Despite Hofstra's regular season sweep of Stony Brook, the Seawolves will look to come out on top. Hofstra is the favorite with a betting line opening at -5.75 and currently at -7. The game will take place at 8:30 p.m. EDT at the Entertainment & Sports Arena.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Seawolves +245 | Pride -300
Spread: Seawolves +7 (-110) | Pride -7 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Hofstra will win straight-up is 75%.
Stony Brook Seawolves
Stony Brook staged an impressive comeback to win in double overtime on Sunday, overcoming a 13-point deficit in the second half. Led by Aaron Clarke's 27 points, the Seawolves shot 50.0% from the floor and only committed six turnovers in the game. Their recent rise in ranking to 176th in KenPom's ratings and 188th in net rankings reflects their strong performance. Tyler Stephenson-Moore typically drives the offense, which averages 73.1 points per game with a six-game streak of at least 75 points. The team's shooting percentages are solid, and they have a strong rebounding presence. Defensively, they allow an average of 72.2 points per game but have shown improvement in recent games. Overall, Stony Brook's performance suggests they have the potential to continue their success and surprise their opponents in the upcoming games.