Iona vs Hofstra Prediction & Betting Tips for CBB on 11/13/2026

The Iona Gaels and Hofstra Pride meet in a regular season game at the Mack Sports Complex in Hempstead, NY. Both teams belong to different conferences, with Iona from the Metro Atlantic Athletic and Hofstra from the Coastal Athletic Association. The game will be aired on FloC at 7:00 PM ET on November 13, 2026.

Iona enters this game with a 2-2 overall record this season. Their performance has been inconsistent, showing strength at home with a 2-0 record but struggling on the road with 0-2. In recent games, players like Keyshawn Mitchell and Kevon Vanderhorst have delivered notable performances.

Hofstra holds a 1-2 record so far, winning their only home game and losing two away games. The team aims to bounce back after their recent losses, including a 22-point loss to Arizona State. Players such as Nick Jefferson and Justin Moore have been key contributors in their recent outings.

Hofstra vs Iona At a Glance

• Game Venue: Mack Sports Complex, Hempstead NY
• TV Channel: FloC
• Game Date & Time: Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
• Iona Gaels Record: 2-2 in 2027 Regular Season
• Hofstra Pride Record: 1-2 in 2027 Regular Season
• Game Odds: Hofstra favored by 6.5 points

Hofstra Pride: Ready to Roar in the Upcoming Game

Team Overview

The Hofstra Pride averages 72.7 points per game, placing them at 279th in the league. Their pace is on the slower side with 66.8 possessions per game. The team attempts an average of 62.3 field goals each game, hitting 44.9 percent of them.

Hofstra's effective field goal percentage stands at 51.3. They show a preference for shooting inside the arc, attempting 40.3 two-pointers per game. Their success rate on these shots is 50.4 percent.

Key Players

Trey Boyd III leads the team with 10.7 points per game, shooting at a 46.2 percent clip. Nick Jefferson also averages 10.7 points while contributing 4.3 assists per game. Xavier Blake contributes 10 points per game with a 42.1 field goal percentage.

Tanner Thomas adds 10 points per game and pulls down 5.3 rebounds. Imanuel Zorgvol provides strength in the paint, scoring 7.3 points on an impressive 87.5 percent shooting.

Recent Performance

In their recent outing against Arizona State, Hofstra scored 63 points. Nick Jefferson had a solid performance with 11 points and 5 assists. The team struggled with shooting, hitting just 38.1 percent of their shots.

Against Princeton, Hofstra narrowly lost by two points. Tanner Thomas stood out with 14 points and 9 rebounds. The team showed improved shooting, connecting on 48 percent of their field goals.

Areas for Improvement

The Pride needs to improve their free throw shooting, making only 64.3 percent of their attempts. They also average just 9 made free throws per game. Increasing their free throw attempts could benefit the team's overall scoring.

Assists are another area for growth, with the team averaging 11.3 per game. Better ball movement could create more scoring opportunities. Hofstra also needs to reduce their fouls, currently at 18 per game.

Betting Trends

• SU All Games: 1-2 (33.3%)
• SU as Underdog: 0-2 (0.0%)

• ATS All Games: 1-1-1 (33.3%)
• ATS as Underdog: 1-1 (50.0%)

• O/U All Games: 1-1 (50.0%)

Iona Gaels: Analyzing the Season and Betting Trends

Offensive Overview

The Iona Gaels average 66.2 points per game, ranking them low nationally. Their possessions per game also fall behind, standing at 65.9. This reflects their need for more scoring opportunities.

Field goal attempts are low, with only 54 per game. They shoot at a 43.5% field goal percentage. The team averages 8.8 three-pointers per game.

Defensive Snapshot

Defensively, the Gaels are middle-of-the-pack with 6 steals per game. They struggle with blocking shots, only managing 3.2 blocks per game. Fouls and turnovers are areas for improvement, with 18 fouls and 17 turnovers per game.

Key Players

Kevon Vanderhorst leads the team with 13.8 points per game. His shooting accuracy stands at 51.2%, making him a reliable scorer. Kosy Akametu follows with 12 points per game and shoots 47.4% from the field.

Keyshawn Mitchell contributes significantly on the boards with 8.2 rebounds per game. His scoring is slightly lower at 8.2 points per game. Ore Odutayo also adds value with an impressive 70.6% shooting accuracy.

Recent Performance

The Gaels suffered a 78-72 loss against Fordham. Keyshawn Mitchell stood out with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Against St. John's, they lost 104-65, with Ore Odutayo scoring 12 points.

Their sole victory came against NJIT with a 72-49 scoreline. Kevon Vanderhorst contributed 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists. This win showcased their potential when playing at home.

Team Betting Trends

• SU Last 3: 1-2 (33.3%)
• SU Last 5: 2-2 (50.0%)
• SU All Games: 2-2 (50.0%)
• ATS Last 3: 2-1 (66.7%)
• ATS Last 5: 3-1 (75.0%)
• O/U Last 3: 2-1 (66.7%)

Hofstra vs Iona Prediction: Over 134.5

Hofstra averages 72.7 points per game, while Iona averages 66.2 points per game. Combined, their average scoring is 138.9 points. This surpasses the set total of 134.5, suggesting a potential for high scoring.

Looking at their recent games, both teams have shown the ability to put up points. Hofstra scored 70 points against a strong Alabama team in the postseason, which indicates they can score in high-pressure games. Meanwhile, Iona scored 81 against Hofstra in their most recent meeting.

Their head-to-head matchups have consistently resulted in high scores. Past games between these teams frequently exceed 134.5 points. This trend supports the expectation that they will score over the given total.

Taking into account their offensive potential and previous head-to-head results, the prediction leans toward the over. Hofstra and Iona are capable of pushing the total above 134.5. Projected final score supports this with Hofstra 75 - Iona 70.

• Hofstra vs Iona Prediction: Over 134.5
• Hofstra vs Iona Score: Hofstra 75 - Iona 70

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