Hofstra vs Alabama Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Hofstra vs Alabama
No. 13 Hofstra Pride go up against No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide in this NCAA Tournament First Round matchup at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, with tip-off scheduled for 14:15 on Friday, March 20.
Hofstra have been given a sizeable +11.5 on the spread and we’re looking to take advantage. Back the -110 that the Pride avoid a big loss against Alabama.
The Hofstra Pride (24-10, 3rd in CAA) picked up a 75-69 home win over the Monmouth Hawks last time out.
The Alabama Crimson Tide (23-9, 2nd in SEC) were edged 80-79 by the Ole Miss Rebels at home in their last game.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama
|
3-0 | 306 | 228 | 78 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Hofstra
|
1-1 | 155 | 111 | 44 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Hofstra vs Alabama Prediction & Picks
This Hofstra vs Alabama betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Game Prediction
There’s a lot to like about the underdogs +11.5 when they play this NCAA Tournament contest. You can get odds of -110 and we need Hofstra to avoid a sizeable defeat.
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Key Hofstra vs Alabama stats:
Hofstra +11.5 Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
German Plotnikov (Hofstra) can be backed to register Over 9.5 points at -112. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and we’re confident with this wager.
Aiden Sherrell (Alabama) can be wagered to record Under 6.5 rebounds at -109. When it comes to Player Rebounds, we’re expecting him to make a total that falls below the line.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Hofstra to cover the +11.5 spread combined with Under 158.5. Add in German Plotnikov (Hofstra) to score Over 9.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
73
-
80
Alabama
There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Crimson Tide to enjoy a 80-73 winning scoreline.
Hofstra vs Alabama Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Alabama are strong -769 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 88% chance of claiming victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Hofstra are trading at +530.
The spread is calculated to be 11.5, while total points comes in at 158.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to bet Under 158.5, there are odds of -110.
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Labaron Philon Jr. is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -125 that he goes Over 23.5 points and -103 when it comes to Under.
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Hofstra Stats
Alabama Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 132.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 158.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 59.60 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas
|
3-0 | 300 | 171 | 129 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
LSU
|
3-0 | 282 | 158 | 124 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Texas A&M
|
3-0 | 309 | 200 | 109 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Mississippi State
|
3-0 | 286 | 189 | 97 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
|
Alabama
|
3-0 | 306 | 228 | 78 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Florida
|
3-0 | 246 | 196 | 50 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 3W |
Georgia
|
3-0 | 249 | 211 | 38 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Ole Miss
|
2-0 | 191 | 118 | 73 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Vanderbilt
|
2-0 | 167 | 98 | 69 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Auburn
|
2-0 | 167 | 112 | 55 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Tennessee
|
2-0 | 160 | 106 | 54 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Kentucky
|
2-0 | 174 | 137 | 37 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
South Carolina
|
2-0 | 159 | 123 | 36 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Missouri
|
2-1 | 291 | 198 | 93 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 1W |
Oklahoma
|
2-1 | 229 | 197 | 32 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 2W |
Arkansas
|
1-1 | 178 | 152 | 26 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
| Coastal Athletic Association | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
William & Mary
|
3-0 | 288 | 212 | 76 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Charleston
|
2-0 | 223 | 121 | 102 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
UNC Wilmington
|
2-0 | 179 | 140 | 39 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Elon
|
2-1 | 208 | 205 | 3 | 1-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
|
Hofstra
|
1-1 | 155 | 111 | 44 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Stony Brook
|
1-1 | 162 | 125 | 37 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
NC A&T
|
1-1 | 162 | 133 | 29 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Drexel
|
1-1 | 137 | 163 | -26 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Towson
|
1-2 | 193 | 202 | -9 | 1-0 | 0-2 | 1W |
Hampton
|
1-2 | 183 | 206 | -23 | 1-0 | 0-2 | 1W |
Monmouth
|
0-2 | 129 | 162 | -33 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 2L |
Northeastern
|
0-2 | 157 | 190 | -33 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 1W |
Campbell
|
0-2 | 135 | 170 | -35 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 2L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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