Elon vs. Hofstra Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 30

Published 5:18 pm Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Thursday’s contest between the Elon Phoenix (14-7, 5-3 CAA) and Hofstra Pride (11-10, 3-5 CAA) going head-to-head at Schar Center has a projected final score of 69-66 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Elon, who is listed as a small favorite by our model. The game will tip off at 7:00 PM ET on January 30.

Based on our computer prediction, Hofstra is a good bet to cover the spread, which currently sits at 3.5. The two teams are projected to exceed the 127.5 over/under.

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Elon vs. Hofstra Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV: FloCollege
  • Where: Elon, North Carolina
  • Venue: Schar Center
  • Line: Elon -3.5
  • Point total: 127.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Elon -164, Hofstra +136

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Elon vs. Hofstra Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Elon 69, Hofstra 66

Spread & Total Prediction for Elon vs. Hofstra

  • Pick ATS: Hofstra (+3.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (127.5)

Elon’s record against the spread so far this season is 13-6-0, while Hofstra’s is 9-10-0. A total of seven out of the Phoenix’s games this season have hit the over, and six of the Pride’s games have gone over. The two teams score an average of 143.2 points per game, 15.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Elon is 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its past 10 games, while Hofstra has gone 3-7 against the spread and 3-7 overall.

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Elon Performance Insights

  • The Phoenix average 75.5 points per game (158th in college basketball) while allowing 67.7 per contest (73rd in college basketball). They have a +164 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 7.8 points per game.
  • Elon averages 38.5 rebounds per game (sixth in college basketball) while conceding 29.1 per contest to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 9.4 boards per game.
  • Elon connects on 7.6 three-pointers per game (197th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.2. It shoots 31.3% from deep while its opponents hit 30.7% from long range.
  • The Phoenix score 97.2 points per 100 possessions (144th in college basketball), while allowing 87.2 points per 100 possessions (66th in college basketball).
  • Elon has committed 11.2 turnovers per game (161st in college basketball action), 2.4 more than the 8.8 it forces on average (357th in college basketball).

Hofstra Performance Insights

  • The Pride’s +64 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 3.1 points per game) is a result of putting up 67.7 points per game (329th in college basketball) while allowing 64.6 per outing (24th in college basketball).
  • Hofstra ranks 166th in the country at 32.6 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 32.5 its opponents average.
  • Hofstra knocks down 8.4 three-pointers per game (119th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.5. It shoots 34.2% from deep, and its opponents shoot 33.5%.
  • Hofstra has committed 11.3 turnovers per game (167th in college basketball) while forcing 10.5 (285th in college basketball).

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