Hofstra Pride vs Northeastern Huskies Picks and Predictions February 5th 2026

Northeastern heads to Hempstead on Thursday, February 5, 2026 for a 7:00 PM ET tip at the Mack Sports Complex against Hofstra, with the game airing on FloC. Hofstra is laying double digits at home, and that’s mostly a reflection of how different these teams have looked across the season. Hofstra has been reliable in this building, while Northeastern has spent most of the year trying to survive rough stretches and patch together 40 clean minutes.

Still, the matchup isn’t as simple as the records. Northeastern just played Charleston to an 89-84 finish, and when the Huskies are scoring like that, they’re not an easy out. Hofstra is coming off a 73-57 win over Monmouth that looked controlled from start to finish, and that’s the version you want if you’re laying -10.5. The big question is whether this turns into a pace-and-threes game that Northeastern can hang in, or a more methodical Hofstra game where the Pride grind out margin possession by possession.

Northeastern vs Hofstra Odds

These are the current betting lines, and bettors should always monitor updated numbers leading up to tipoff. If you’re tracking the Northeastern vs Hofstra odds, it’s smart to compare the latest college basketball odds before you lock anything in.

Team	Moneyline	Spread	Total
Northeastern Huskies	+405	+10.5 (-113)	O 156.5
Hofstra Pride	-587	-10.5 (-108)	U 156.5

Northeastern Huskies Betting Form

Northeastern’s biggest positive right now is that the offense is capable of real scoring bursts. The Charleston game showed the ceiling. William Kermoury dropping 36 and Mike Loughnane adding 24 on highly efficient shooting is not something you can ignore, even if it came in a loss. When Northeastern is getting that kind of shot-making, they can stay inside big numbers because they don’t need to string stops to keep scoring. They just need to trade.

The issue is consistency and game control. They’re 6-15 overall with a 3-9 road record, and the road part matters because it usually shows up in the details: empty trips, rushed threes, and a couple defensive lapses that turn a two-possession game into a 12-point gap in about two minutes. The field goal percentage is solid at 47%, so the offense can function, but they need to protect possessions and avoid getting pulled into foul trouble. If you want a broad snapshot of how Northeastern has trended game to game, the NCAAB teams hub is the cleanest place to track stats and results without overthinking it.

Hofstra Pride Betting Form

Hofstra is the steadier side, especially at home. They’re 7-2 in this building and they generally play with more structure possession to possession. The Monmouth win, 73-57, was the kind of performance you want from a team laying points: good shot selection, solid rebounding, and no long stretches where the offense disappears. Cruz Davis is the lead scorer who can separate games, and Silas Sunday gives them interior production that travels even when the perimeter cools off.

The three-point profile is what pushes Hofstra from “solid” to “dangerous.” Hitting 37.8% from three means opponents can’t load up on one action or pack the paint. If Hofstra is making threes early, Northeastern’s defense gets stretched, and that’s when Hofstra’s rebounding edge starts to show up too because long rebounds and scramble possessions favor the more organized team. If Hofstra wins the glass and controls the turnover margin, -10.5 is very live.

Northeastern Huskies vs Hofstra Pride Matchup Breakdown

This game comes down to whether Northeastern can turn it into a shot-making contest. The Huskies have enough scoring to do it, and their recent trend toward higher-scoring games supports that idea. But Hofstra’s home style is usually more controlled. They don’t need to sprint. They can work into good looks, rebound, and keep opponents from getting easy runouts.

From a shot profile standpoint, Hofstra’s edge is balance. They can beat you from three and they can beat you inside, which is exactly what you want against an underdog that relies on streak scoring. Northeastern’s edge is that if Kermoury and Loughnane are creating efficient offense again, the Huskies can hang inside the number even if they’re losing most of the small battles.

The total at 156.5 is the tricky part. Northeastern’s recent overs point one way, but Hofstra’s preferred pace can point the other way. If Hofstra keeps this closer to a half-court game for long stretches, Northeastern may still score, but it becomes harder to reach the high 150s without a lot of free throws or a hot three-point night from both teams. If you want a general framework for handling these spots where pace and variance collide, a practical reference is the sports betting strategy guide.

Northeastern Huskies vs Hofstra Pride Predictions and Best Bets

My lean is Northeastern +10.5. I don’t trust Northeastern to win outright on the road, but I do trust their ability to score enough to keep a double-digit spread alive, especially if Hofstra has even one cold stretch. The market is pricing Hofstra as the clearly better team, which is fair, but -10.5 also assumes Hofstra controls this for most of the night and avoids any scoring droughts. That’s a big ask against a team that just hung 84 on Charleston.

For the total, I lean Under 156.5. Northeastern can push games over, but Hofstra’s slower tempo and rebounding profile create a path where the Pride wins comfortably without the game turning into a pure track meet. I think you can get a Hofstra win in the 80-70 range and still land under.

Best Bet: Northeastern Huskies +10.5 (-113).

NCAAB Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats

CAA games like this are where the slate can fool you. Big spreads look obvious until the underdog hits shots for 10 minutes, and then you’re sweating a number that never felt safe. The best habit is being selective, and focusing on lines where you can clearly explain the game script that gets you paid.

If you’re building a card for Thursday, start with today’s college basketball picks and compare where the strongest leans are showing up across the slate. It’s an easy way to avoid forcing action and keep your bets tied to numbers and matchups that actually make sense.