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Hawks vs Tigers Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026
Monmouth heads to SECU Arena to face Towson on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with tip set for 6:00 PM ET on FloC. This is a CAA spot where the market is clearly backing the home team: Towson is laying nine with a strong moneyline behind it, and that price is mostly about home-court and matchup control.
Towson is 5-0 at home, and it tends to win these games by making them physical, owning the glass, and keeping opponents from getting comfortable possessions. Monmouth is 1-5 on the road, and as a dog here, it needs a clean game that stays within one or two runs, not a grind where every empty trip becomes a two-possession swing.
Monmouth Hawks vs Towson Tigers Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should monitor updated college basketball odds as the market settles closer to tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Hawks | +335 | +9.0 (-110) | 136.5 |
| Towson Tigers | -437 | -9.0 (-110) | 136.5 |
Monmouth Hawks Betting Form
Monmouth is 6-8 overall and has struggled to translate its scoring to road environments, which is a big deal when you’re catching points. The encouraging angle is that they can stay alive late because they shoot free throws well enough to punish sloppy closeouts, and they have shooters who can change the feel of a game in a hurry if the looks are clean.
From a betting perspective, Monmouth covering +9 is about surviving the “Towson stretch” that usually breaks opponents. If the Hawks can limit live-ball turnovers, avoid long droughts, and force Towson to win in the half-court without extra possessions, the underdog number becomes very playable even if Monmouth never leads. For recent results and trend lines, check Monmouth Hawks stats and results.
Towson Tigers Betting Form
Towson is 8-7 overall, but the home profile is the headline at 5-0 in this building. That matters with a spread this size because it signals they’re comfortable dictating pace, getting to their defensive spots, and turning close games into margin games with rebounding and late execution.
The way Towson covers -9 is simple: win the possession battle. If they’re getting extra shots through offensive boards, keeping Monmouth off the line, and forcing the Hawks into tougher shot quality late in the clock, the favorite can separate without needing an outlier shooting night. If Towson gives up second chances the other way or commits reach-in fouls that create free points, the backdoor becomes a real threat.
For the latest form and home splits, use Towson Tigers schedule and stats.
Monmouth Hawks vs Towson Tigers Matchup Breakdown
This is a pace and possession-control matchup. Towson is at its best when it slows the game into a series of physical half-court trips, then wins with rebounding and defensive discipline. Monmouth would rather play with a little more flow, get early offense before Towson is fully set, and create enough clean threes to raise variance.
Shot profile matters too. Monmouth can live from deep, and that’s usually how road dogs hang around. Towson’s counter is forcing tough twos and owning the paint on both ends. If Towson is consistently finishing possessions with rebounds, Monmouth has to shoot an above-average percentage just to keep pace.
The total at 136.5 sits in a range where one strong defensive half can put the under in great shape. Towson games often lean that way because the possession count is controlled and scoring comes in clusters, not constant pace. The over becomes live if Monmouth turns this into a free-throw game or if Towson creates a lot of runouts off turnovers. If you like breaking totals down by pace, turnovers, and late fouling, the expert betting guide is a good reference point.
Monmouth Hawks vs Towson Tigers Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Towson -9.0. The home floor is real, and this matchup sets up for the Tigers to win the possession battle with rebounding and defensive pressure. Monmouth can absolutely hit enough shots to hang around, but it has to play a clean road game, and that’s a tough ask against a team that wants to drag you into long possessions.
The moneyline is priced too steep to be interesting, so the decision is really spread versus total. I slightly prefer the spread because Towson can cover without the game turning into a shootout. If Towson controls the glass and keeps Monmouth out of transition, the margin can build naturally over 40 minutes.
On the total, I lean under 136.5, but it’s a smaller position for me. The under looks best if Towson dictates tempo and the whistle stays reasonable. The risk is a late-game sequence where Monmouth is down 10 to 12 and extends the game at the line, which can push a slow game over the number.
Best Bet: Towson -9.0 (-110)
NCAAB Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
If you’re building a card for Saturday, start with the matchup board on the college basketball picks page and then compare writeups across the free NCAAB previews hub. When you want quick team-to-team context without bouncing around, the NCAAB teams hub helps you line up profiles fast.
For bettors who want accountability and long-run performance tracking, use the best handicappers page and validate current form on the handicapper leaderboard. If you want more volume and earlier numbers, you can browse premium options through buy picks.
For broader betting angles and market talk tied to the daily slate, the main ScoresAndStats blog is worth rotating in. If you’re comparing books or evaluating where to shop lines, the sportsbook reviews section is useful, and the handicappers sites reviews page is a good filter when you’re deciding which services are actually worth paying for.
