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Hofstra vs. UNC Wilmington prediction: North Carolina-Wilmington favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/14/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Hofstra vs UNC Wilmington predictions for college basketball Saturday.
UNC Wilmington will face Hofstra in men's college basketball action at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum on Saturday, beginning at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects North Carolina-Wilmington as the most likely winner of the Hofstra vs. UNC Wilmington game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Hofstra vs. UNC Wilmington prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Hofstra and UNC Wilmington 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives North Carolina-Wilmington a 58% chance of defeating Hofstra. Our predicted final score has North Carolina-Wilmington winning 70-68.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Hofstra and North Carolina-Wilmington each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 137.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Hofstra vs. UNC Wilmington odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hofstra | UNC Wilmington |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-102) | -2.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +146 | -148 |
| Total | o137.5 (-110) | u137.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hofstra vs. UNC Wilmington 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 +2.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Hofstra | +146 |
| Total | Over 137.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Hofstra to win.
Hofstra vs. UNC Wilmington game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between UNC Wilmington and Hofstra at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Hofstra vs. North Carolina-Wilmington
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Raiford G. Trask Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict North Carolina-Wilmington, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat Hofstra on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hofstra vs. North Carolina-Wilmington 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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