The Northeastern Huskies will look to improve on a 14-11 record on Saturday when they host the Hofstra Pride in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Matthews Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Northeastern Huskies betting line as -5.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Hofstra Pride vs Northeastern Huskies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Northeastern Huskies battles the Hofstra Pride, currently sitting with a 12-14 mark (8-12-2 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 12-8 for the Northeastern Huskies and 12-10 for the Hofstra Pride.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Northeastern Huskies rated this week at No. 140 and the Hofstra Pride sitting at No. 208.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Northeastern has the nation's No. 172-rated offensive output, at 72.4 PPG. The visiting Hofstra Pride defense ranks No. 220 allowing on average 77 PPG. The Huskies FG% has averaged 47.17% so far, more than the Northeastern Pride marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.29% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Justin Wright-Foreman went off for 29 points and added 7 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Towson handed Hofstra a 69-65 defeat at SECU Arena.
The Huskies got 19 points from Alex Murphy as Northeastern ran past College of Charleston 73-72 on Thursday at TD Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Hofstra home to College of Charleston, Thursday, February 16th
Northeastern at UNC Wilmington, Thursday, February 16th