Thursday’s game at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex has the Hofstra Pride (8-5, 0-0 CAA) squaring off against the William & Mary Tribe (6-7, 0-0 CAA) at 7:00 PM ET on January 2. Our computer prediction projects a 78-70 win for Hofstra, who are favored by our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Hofstra is a good bet to cover the spread, which is currently listed at 5.5. The two sides are projected to come in below the 149.5 over/under.

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Hofstra vs. William & Mary Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: FloCollege
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• Where: Hempstead, New York
• Venue: David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
• Line: Hofstra -5.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Hofstra -260, William & Mary +205

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Hofstra vs. William & Mary Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Hofstra 78, William & Mary 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Hofstra vs. William & Mary

• Pick ATS: Hofstra (-5.5)
• Pick OU: Under (149.5)

Hofstra’s record against the spread so far this season is 6-5-0, while William & Mary’s is 5-6-0. The Pride have a 4-7-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Tribe have a record of 9-2-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams average 153 points per game, 3.5 more points than this matchup’s total. Hofstra is 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall in its past 10 games, while William & Mary has gone 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Hofstra Performance Insights

• The Pride have a +54 scoring differential, topping opponents by 4.1 points per game. They’re putting up 69.8 points per game to rank 306th in college basketball and are giving up 65.7 per contest to rank 56th in college basketball.
• Hofstra averages 32.5 rebounds per game (219th in college basketball) compared to the 33.3 of its opponents.
• Hofstra knocks down 1.3 more threes per game than the opposition, 8.5 (123rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.2.
• The Pride put up 91.7 points per 100 possessions (279th in college basketball), while allowing 86.2 points per 100 possessions (84th in college basketball).
• Hofstra and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Pride commit 11.5 per game (174th in college basketball) and force 11.2 (245th in college basketball action).

William & Mary Performance Insights

• The Tribe put up 83.2 points per game (43rd in college basketball) while giving up 77.5 per contest (316th in college basketball). They have a +74 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.7 points per game.
• The 33.2 rebounds per game William & Mary accumulates rank 176th in the country. Their opponents grab 32.6.
• William & Mary hits 11.5 three-pointers per game (fifth-most in college basketball), 3.4 more than its opponents.
• William & Mary forces 12.5 turnovers per game (151st in college basketball) while committing 12.8 (287th in college basketball).

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