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Elon vs. Hofstra prediction: Hofstra favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Elon vs Hofstra predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Hofstra and Elon will meet in men's college basketball action at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on Saturday, with tipoff at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Hofstra as the most likely winner of the Elon vs. Hofstra game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Elon vs. Hofstra prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Elon and Hofstra 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Hofstra a 76% chance of defeating Elon. Our predicted final score has Hofstra winning 78-70.
According to our model, Hofstra (-5.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 149.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Elon vs. Hofstra odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Elon | Hofstra |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-110) | -5.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +205 | -235 |
| Total | o149.5 (-106) | u149.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Elon vs. Hofstra picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Hofstra -5.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Hofstra | -235 |
| Total | Under 149.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Hofstra to win.
Elon vs. Hofstra game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Hofstra and Elon at David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex is scheduled to commence at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Elon vs. Hofstra
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex
Conclusion
We predict Hofstra, with a 76% win probability, will likely beat Elon on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Elon vs. Hofstra insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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