Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Wednesday when the La Salle Explorers try to run the Hofstra Pride off the court at Tom Gola Arena in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Hofstra Pride opened as -2-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Hofstra Pride vs La Salle Explorers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
La Salle Explorers battles the Hofstra Pride, currently sitting with a 4-2 mark (3-2 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 2-1 for the La Salle Explorers and 3-2 for the Hofstra Pride.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 186 (La Salle) and the No. 24 (Hofstra) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features La Salle's No. 131-ranked scoring average of 75.8 PPG, against a Hofstra Pride defense rated No. 227 and allowing 78.33 PPG. The La Salle Explorers FG% has averaged 45.61% to date this season, less than the Hofstra Pride shooters have managed so far (46.79% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Hofstra is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Hofstra is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Hofstra's last 8 games on the road
- La Salle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- La Salle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Hofstra home to Appalachian State, Sunday, December 6th
La Salle at Drexel, Saturday, December 5th
