Hofstra Pride Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Northeastern Huskies

College hoops betting interest focuses on the Hofstra Pride vs Northeastern Huskies battle Thursday at Matthews Arena as the Huskies look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Hofstra Pride opened as 3.5-point underdogs 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 Northeastern Huskies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This college basketball season, the Northeastern Huskies are 12-7 overall and 9-7 ATS, while the Hofstra Pride are 12-6 and 6-8-1 ATS. As for the betting totals, Northeastern boasts a 6-10 on the OU, and Hofstra is 8-7.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Northeastern Huskies at No. 98 and the Hofstra Pride at No. 68 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Northeastern has the nation's No. 142-rated offensive output, at 73.79 PPG. The visiting Hofstra Pride defense ranks No. 195 allowing on average 74.56 PPG. The Huskies FG% has averaged 43.87% so far, less than the Northeastern Pride marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.18% per game.