The Hofstra Pride (18-3, 8-0 CAA) put their 15-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head with the Towson Tigers (7-14, 3-5 CAA) at SECU Arena. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Hofstra Pride at Towson Tigers ATS Prediction
In the Pride’s last matchup, they beat the James Madison Dukes, 85-68. The Pride forced 15 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.370 (above their season average of 0.283). With 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting, Justin Wright-Foreman was the top scorer from either team.
The Tigers won a close one over the Northeastern Huskies in their last game, 75-72. The Tigers had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 60.7 (above their season average of 36.0) and had a free throw rate of 0.259 (above their season average of 0.199). Brian Fobbs was the game’s high scorer with 18 points on 6-for-17 shooting from the field.
Points at the line might be scarce for Towson in this contest. The Tigers currently rank 276th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.202, while Hofstra ranks 10th in FTA rate allowed (0.166). Additionally, the Pride rank seventh in offensive efficiency (118.4), while the Tigers rank 301st in defensive efficiency (108.4).
After the Pride won both contests against the Tigers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Hofstra won 91-86. One of Hofstra’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 40 trips to the line, while Towson went just 18 times.
Hofstra Pride vs. Towson Tigers Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Hofstra, ATS Winner – Hofstra, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Towson ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Hofstra ranks 74th (3.1).
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The Pride’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 13.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
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