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Hofstra vs. Monmouth prediction: Why Hofstra is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Hofstra vs Monmouth predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Monmouth and Hofstra will lock horns in men's college basketball action at OceanFirst Bank Center on Saturday, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model gives Hofstra a slight edge with a 54% win probability over Monmouth.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's Hofstra vs. Monmouth matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Hofstra vs. Monmouth prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Hofstra and Monmouth 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Hofstra a 54% chance of defeating Monmouth. Our predicted final score has Hofstra winning 72-71.
According to our model, Monmouth (+1.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 140.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Hofstra vs. Monmouth odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hofstra | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-118) | +1.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -135 | +114 |
| Total | o140.5 (-105) | u140.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hofstra vs. Monmouth picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Monmouth +1.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Monmouth | +114 |
| Total | Over 140.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Monmouth +1.5 at the spread.
Hofstra vs. Monmouth game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Monmouth and Hofstra at OceanFirst Bank Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Hofstra vs. Monmouth
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: OceanFirst Bank Center
Conclusion
We predict Hofstra, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat Monmouth on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hofstra vs. Monmouth insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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