Houston vs Hofstra Prediction 11-22-24 College Basketball Picks
Hofstra (4-1) vs. Houston (2-1)
November 22, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston -27.5; Over/Under: +132.5
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The Hofstra Pride and Houston Cougars meet Friday in college basketball action at the Fertitta Center. Here’s a Houston vs Hofstra Prediction. This article will include a Houston vs Hofstra Pick.
Hofstra Pride Betting Preview
The Hofstra Pride beat UMass, lost to Florida State, and they play Rice, Tarleton State, and Arkansas State next. The Hofstra Pride are averaging 72.8 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.2 points on 38.6 percent shooting. Jean Aranguren is averaging 18 points and 4.8 assists, while Jaquan Sanders is averaging 14.6 points and 2.8 rebounds. Cruz Davis is the third double-digit scorer and Michael Graham is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Hofstra Pride are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Hofstra Pride are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.6 rebounds per game.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars beat Louisiana, lost to Auburn, and they play Alabama, Notre Dame, and Butler next. The Houston Cougars are averaging 86 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 53 points on 38.2 percent shooting. J’Wan Roberts is averaging 12.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, while LJ Cryer is averaging 12.3 points and 1 rebound. Emanuel Sharp is the third double-digit scorer and Milos Uzan is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 48.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 25.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 49 night games at Fertitta Center.
- Houston has won the first half in each of its last 35 night games at Fertitta Center.
Houston vs Hofstra Prediction
The Houston Cougars are head and shoulders the more talented team and could blow the doors off easily. However, Hofstra is not a pushover. Just ask Seton Hall and UMASS, two teams that lost to the Pride as decent-sized favorites. This is also a look-ahead spot for Houston, with Alabama on deck. Give me Hofstra and the points.
