Merrimack vs Hofstra Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 29

Hofstra head coach Speedy Claxton coaches from the sideline against Charleston during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Charleston, S.C.
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  • Hofstra is a -5.5 point favorite vs Merrimack
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Merrimack / Hofstra TV channel: ESPN+

The Merrimack Warriors visit Palestra to take on the Hofstra Pride on Nov. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Philadelphia, PA.

Hofstra is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Merrimack vs. Hofstra Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Merrimack vs. Hofstra Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Merrimack+5.5 -110O 136.5 -110185
Hofstra -5.5 -110U 136.5 -110-225

Merrimack vs Hofstra Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Hofstra will win this college basketball game with 61.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.


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  • Merrimack has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Merrimack has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Hofstra have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Hofstra has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Hofstra has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)

Merrimack Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Merrimack has a 3-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 2-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.7 Units / -30.17% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

Hofstra Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Hofstra has a 4-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI).

  • 2-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -18.32% ROI
  • 4-1 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI
  • 1-4 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI

Merrimack Offensive Stats & Trends:

Hofstra averaged 22% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (402 free throw attempts/1,850 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Hofstra had a TS% of 52% last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Hofstra made 9.9 three-pointers per game last season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Hofstra has 14.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Hofstra Offensive Stats & Trends:

Merrimack averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (214 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Merrimack has averaged 6.5 offensive rebounds per game (471 rebounds/72 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Merrimack has averaged 6.4 offensive rebounds per game (257 rebounds/40 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.3

Merrimack has averaged 6.5 offensive rebounds per game (471 rebounds/72 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Merrimack Defensive Stats & Trends:

Hofstra averaged 22% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (402 free throw attempts/1,850 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Hofstra had a TS% of 52% last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Hofstra made 9.9 three-pointers per game last season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Hofstra has 14.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Hofstra Defensive Stats & Trends:

Merrimack averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (214 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Merrimack has averaged 6.5 offensive rebounds per game (471 rebounds/72 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Merrimack has averaged 6.4 offensive rebounds per game (257 rebounds/40 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.3

Merrimack has averaged 6.5 offensive rebounds per game (471 rebounds/72 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.3


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