In College Basketball on Tuesday, the Hofstra Pride will take on the Duke Blue Devils. Members of the Colonial Athletic Association, the Pride come into the game with a 6-3 record on the season. Hofstra was on the road Saturday at Saint Louis and fell in that game.
Hofstra vs Duke Picks
Take the Hofstra Pride +15.5 over the Duke Blue Devils in this College Basketball game for Tuesday!
- Pick: Hofstra Pride +15.5
For Duke, the Blue Devils are coming off a blowout win at home over the 49ers of Charlotte. Duke lost their Atlantic Coast Conference opener to Georgia prior to that. Let’s take a closer look at one of the NCAA Basketball games today on the Tuesday NCAAB schedule!
Hofstra Pride vs. Duke Blue Devils Odds
Here are the updated Hofstra vs Duke odds:
Hofstra Pride vs. Duke Blue Devils Information
Now that we have the latest NCAAB Odds and the Hofstra vs Duke odds, take a look at some information for these two NCAA Basketball teams:
Hofstra Pride vs Duke Blue Devils
Location of the game: Cameron Indoor Stadium. Durham, NC.
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 12. 7:00 pm EST.
How to watch: ESPN2
Hofstra Pride vs. Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
Led by head coach Speedy Claxton, the Pride finished with a 25-10 record in a season, marking Claxton’s third straight season at the helm. Although they secured co-champion status in the regular season of the CAA, their run to the big dance was cut short in the quarterfinals by Charleston. Despite the loss, they moved on to advance to the second round of the NIT.
This season, the Pride faced tough tests on the road, losing two out of three games away from home against George Washington and Saint Louis, while securing a victory at Iona. Noteworthy home wins include South Florida and Buffalo.
Across nine games this season, the Pride have been averaging 80.4 points per game. Tyler Thomas, one of the conference’s top guards, has been a standout player, logging nearly 37 minutes per game and scoring just under 24 points per game. Jaquan Carlos has been instrumental in ball distribution, averaging just under 7 assists per game.
Duke’s Quest for Glory
Looking ahead, the Pride will face Norfolk State on December 16th before heading to Vegas to take on UNLV just before Christmas.
In the 2023-2024 season, Duke Blue Devils, under head coach Jon Scheyer in his second season, aim to build on their previous 27-9 record, including a 14-6 performance in ACC play. Duke emerged victorious in the ACC Tournament but faced a defeat by Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament after overcoming Oral Roberts in the first round.
Kyle Filipowksi leads the Blue Devils this season, contributing 17.3 points per game with an impressive 50% shooting accuracy. Guard Tyrese Proctor follows closely with 10.3 points per game and 4.5 assists per game. The Blue Devils will need these two to dominate the floor if they want to improve their odds to win March Madness in 2024!
With a scoring average of 80.8 points per game and allowing 65.9, the Blue Devils have demonstrated their offensive prowess. However, in their three losses, the scoring average drops to 71 points per game. Duke’s upcoming challenges include matchups against Baylor on December 20th and Queens on December 30th. The team will then resume Atlantic Coast Conference play on January 2nd against Syracuse.
Hofstra Pride vs Duke Blue Devils Betting Picks
The Pride are going to be pesky in this game. This is an experienced bunch that has seen some success winning NCAA basketball games before. Going on the road to Duke is not going to scare them. Look for the Pride to battle, and even be within a possession or two early in the game. As the game goes along, the athleticism Duke takes over a little bit, and they just get to double digits.
But, the Pride are not going to get blown out in this game. Duke wins the game, but Hofstra covers the betting spread. When looking at the final Hofstra vs Duke odds, take the Hofstra Pride +15.5 over the Duke Blue Devils in this College Basketball game for Tuesday! Enjoy the game and best of luck with all your College Basketball Picks!
- NCAAB Pick: Hofstra Pride +15.5
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