Hofstra Pride vs Temple Owls Prediction and Picks, Wednesday November 19, 2025
The Temple Owls (2-1) will host the Hofstra Pride (2-2) on Wednesday night in a non-conference matchup in Philadelphia. This has the look of a tight early-season battle, as Sports Illustrated ranked Hofstra 169th and Temple 173rd in the preseason.
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Hofstra going for a road win
Hofstra enters this matchup at 2-2 after picking up a solid road win at Bucknell. The Pride are led by one of the more productive guard duos in the early season. Cruz Davis is averaging 18 points along with five rebounds and five assists, while Preston Edmead is right behind him with 17.3 points and 5.8 assists. Both players can create off the dribble and score in bunches, and Hofstra will need them to stay aggressive throughout the night. Biggie Patterson gives the Pride a third scoring option, and forward Victory Onuetu has been strong on the glass with 9.2 rebounds per game.
Hofstra has lost its two toughest games so far and is still searching for defensive consistency. The Pride rank 148th in KenPom, and their offense has been streaky on the road. Overall, the defense is ahead, ranking 123rd in adjusted efficiency, and the offense is 203rd.
Temple is off a loss
Temple sits at 2-1 and is coming off a loss to Boston College. Leading the way is Derrian Ford, who is averaging 18 points and nearly six rebounds per game. Aiden Tobiason has been just as valuable with 17 ppg and active defense that has produced a team-best 2.7 steals per night.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  David Hess | +1,568.00 |
| 2 |  Ben Burns | +982.00 |
| 3 |  Tony Karpinski | +572.00 |
| 4 |  Joe Duffy | +501.00 |
| 5 |  Ross Benjamin | +328.00 |
Temple’s offense has been more efficient than Hofstra’s so far, ranking 98th in KenPom. The Owls also have better depth, with several guards capable of providing support scoring and defensive pressure. Gavin Griffiths has added steady production, and the frontcourt has done enough to keep opponents from scoring easy baskets.
The main concern is on the defensive end, where Temple ranks 174th. They will have to stay sharp on the perimeter to avoid letting Hofstra’s guards get comfortable if they want to win and cover.
Hofstra vs Temple Prediction
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Earle Sports Bets | +2,298.00 |
| 2 | Ross Benjamin | +1,840.00 |
| 3 |  Rob Vincilleti | +1,757.00 |
| 4 | David Hess | +1,745.00 |
| 5 |  Dan Kaiser | +987.00 |
ATS Pick for Hofstra vs. Temple:
- Temple -5.5 (4 units)
Temple is the more balanced team and has the home-court advantage where they have played well the past two seasons. Hofstra can score, but their defense has not held up against stronger opponents. Temple’s guards match up well with Hofstra’s backcourt and should be able to dictate the flow of the game. With Temple’s more reliable offense and deeper rotation, the Owls look like the stronger side.
Total Pick for Hofstra vs. Temple:
- Over 145.5 (4 units)
Both teams rely heavily on their guards, and this matchup sets up for steady scoring on each side. Temple is efficient at home, and Hofstra has multiple players who can get hot, even if they are inconsistent. The pace should also be faster than Temple usually prefers because Hofstra pushes the ball. With both teams featuring high-minute guards, scoring opportunities should be there.
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