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Hofstra vs. Rutgers
The Hofstra Pride will travel to the Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the first round of the NIT. (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPNU). The Pride will look to bounce back after losing in the CAA Semifinal game against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks 79-73. Even though they were so close to making it to the big dance they need to forget about it because they have a huge first round matchup against Rutgers. This team has been hot all season though especially as of late now winning four of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Scarlet Knights got knocked out of the Big Ten Tournament in the Quarterfinal game against Purdue Boilermakers. Look to see if they can bounce back and make a run in the tournament.
Hofstra Basketball
With an 24-9 record on the season and an 17-3 record in conference play, the Pride were able to secure the first seed in the CAA Tournament. Hofstra looked good as they won their first game easily as they beat William & Mary 94-46 in the tournament. Unfortunately, they lost to UNC Wilmington in the Semifinals. Now they will have to travel on the road to take on Rutgers. The Pride this season have been great on the road as they are 10-5 as the away team. Look to see if they can keep up their great road play against Rutgers.
Hofstra has gotten production from their guards this season. They have two guards that are averaging double-digit points this season. Senior guard Aaron Estrada has been leading the Pride this year, as he leads the team in points and assists. Estrada is averaging 20.5 points a game this season. They are also, led by their senior guard Tyler Thomas who is averaging 16.3 points this season.
In their loss against UNC Wilmington in the CAA Tournament, Estrada led the way finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. Thomas also had a great game finishing with 14 points 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. In the loss, the Pride shot 39.7% from the floor and 34.4% from the three-point line.
Rutgers Basketball
With an 19-14 record on the season and an 11-11 record in conference play, the Scarlet Knights finished near the bottom half of the Big Ten standings. In the tournament they were the ninth seed as they beat the Michigan Wolverines 62-50 before losing to Purdue. They will host Hofstra in the first round. The Scarlet Knights have been great at home this year as they are 13-5 in the Jersey Mike’s Arena. Look to see if they can continue their dominance at home and make a run in the tournament.
Rutgers have only gotten production from two of their players this season. They are led by junior center Clifford Omoruyi as he leads the team in points and rebounds. Omoruyi is averaging 13.2 points and 9.7 rebounds a game this season. They are also led by senior guard Cam Spencer 12.9 points a game this season.
In their loss against Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament, freshman guard Derek Simpson led the way with 18 points. Omoruyi also had a great game finishing with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Rutgers just could not stop Zach Edey who dominated in the game finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds. In the loss, Rutgers shot 40.3% from the floor and 31.6% the three-point line.
Hofstra vs. Rutgers Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -7.0 (-110)
- Over/Under: 136.5
- Moneyline: Hofstra Pride (+260), Rutgers Scarlet Knights (-335)
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Hofstra vs. Rutgers Trends
– Hofstra is 10-5 ATS on the road this year.
– Rutgers is 12-6 ATS at home this year.
– Hofstra is 4-4 ATS in NIT games.
– Rutgers is 5-6 ATS in NIT games.
– The Pride are 4-3 ATS following a loss this year.
– The Scarlet Knights are 8-4-1 ATS following a loss this year.
Hofstra vs. Rutgers Prediction
I like Hofstra in this game I think they keep it close in this game. I think Estrada has a huge game against the Rutgers guards. Even though the Scarlet Knights have the size advantage I think the Pride play small ball I can keep this game interesting. Rutgers wins in a close game 79-75 against Hofstra.
Hofstra vs. Rutgers: The Hofstra Pride cover the spread (+7.0).
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