Thursday’s contest 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 victory for Hofstra, who are favored by our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Hofstra is projected to cover the spread (5.5) against William & Mary. The two teams are expected to fall short of the 149.5 total.

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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 has compiled a 6-5-0 record against the spread this season, while William & Mary is 5-6-0. A total of four out of the Pride’s games this season have hit the over, and nine of the Tribe’s games have gone over. The two teams average 153 points per game, 3.5 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 contests, Hofstra has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall. William & Mary has gone 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 matches.

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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 outing to rank 56th in college basketball.
• Hofstra ranks 219th in the country at 32.5 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 33.3 its opponents average.
• Hofstra hits 8.5 three-pointers per game (123rd in college basketball) while shooting 34.6% from beyond the arc (147th in college basketball). It is making 1.3 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 7.2 per game while shooting 34.2%.
• The Pride’s 91.7 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 279th in college basketball, and the 86.2 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 84th in college basketball.
• Hofstra has committed 11.5 turnovers per game (174th in college basketball play) while forcing 11.2 (246th in college basketball).

William & Mary Performance Insights

• The Tribe put up 83.2 points per game (43rd in college basketball) while allowing 77.5 per contest (316th in college basketball). They have a +74 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.7 points per game.
• William & Mary pulls down 33.2 rebounds per game (176th in college basketball), compared to the 32.6 of its opponents.
• William & Mary knocks down 11.5 three-pointers per game (fifth-most in college basketball), 3.4 more than its opponents.
• William & Mary and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Tribe commit 12.8 per game (287th in college basketball) and force 12.5 (151st in college basketball).

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