Who's Playing

Hofstra @ Monmouth

Current Records: Hofstra 7-5; Monmouth 10-2

What to Know

The Monmouth Hawks are 0-4 against the Hofstra Pride since December of 2017, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Wednesday. Monmouth has the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Hofstra at 7 p.m. ET Dec. 22 at OceanFirst Bank Center. The Hawks are out to keep their three-game home win streak alive.

The Colgate Raiders typically have all the answers at home, but on Sunday Monmouth proved too difficult a challenge. Monmouth took down Colgate 77-66.

Meanwhile, the Pride were able to grind out a solid win over the Arkansas Razorbacks this past Saturday, winning 89-81. Among those leading the charge for Hofstra was guard Aaron Estrada, who almost posted a triple-double on 22 points, ten rebounds, and eight dimes.

The Hawks are the favorite in this one, with an expected 5-point margin of victory. Bettors make note: they are flawless against the spread this season.

Their wins bumped Monmouth to 10-2 and Hofstra to 7-5. Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: OceanFirst Bank Center -- West Long Branch, New Jersey
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Hawks are a 5-point favorite against the Pride, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hawks as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Hofstra have won all of the games they've played against Monmouth in the last seven years.

  • Dec 15, 2020 - Hofstra 96 vs. Monmouth 88
  • Nov 09, 2019 - Hofstra 94 vs. Monmouth 74
  • Dec 05, 2018 - Hofstra 75 vs. Monmouth 73
  • Dec 06, 2017 - Hofstra 85 vs. Monmouth 84