Hofstra has a legit backcourt, and the Alabama defense is, well, average to put it kindly. Cruz Davis averages 10 points per 100 possessions solely at the rim. The Tide have been poor there all season, especially after Charles Bediako was ruled ineligible, allowing over a point per possession on plays tagged as “rim attacks” by Synergy.
Hofstra checks a lot of boxes when it comes to mid-majors giving power conference foes fits. The Pride rebound well, defend the rim, shoot the 3-ball, and have game-breaking scorer in Cruz Davis (20.2 PPG). Alabama's defense is still soft and will struggle to keep Hofstra from the offensive glass. Game models vary, with one calling for a 14-point margin but others down to 11 and even 7 points.
Total Picks HOF 256, ALA 147
Total PicksHOF 112, ALA 119
100towin is #1 on picking games that Alabama is in with a record of (13-10-0) and +7150 units on the season.
MrCorrecto is #10 on picking games that Hofstra is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +5750 units on the season.
Suzguy123 is #2 on picking games that Alabama is in with a record of (10-4-0) and +6050 units on the season.
Suzguy123 is #2 on picking games that Alabama is in with a record of (10-4-0) and +6050 units on the season.
Sandsaver727 is #2 on picking games that Hofstra is in with a record of (19-9-0) and +8550 units on the season.
Sandsaver727 is #2 on picking games that Hofstra is in with a record of (19-9-0) and +8550 units on the season.
Jims Flying Eagles is #4 on picking games that Hofstra is in with a record of (6-4-0) and +7050 units on the season.
Nittanymac5800 is #5 on picking games that Hofstra is in with a record of (19-11-0) and +6900 units on the season.
Nittanymac5800 is #5 on picking games that Hofstra is in with a record of (19-11-0) and +6900 units on the season.
stjula is #5 on picking games that Alabama is in with a record of (17-8-0) and +5050 units on the season.
stjula is #5 on picking games that Alabama is in with a record of (17-8-0) and +5050 units on the season.
Hoosier is #8 on picking games that Hofstra is in with a record of (18-12-0) and +5850 units on the season.
Hoosier is #8 on picking games that Hofstra is in with a record of (18-12-0) and +5850 units on the season.
uradonkey is #9 on picking games that Alabama is in with a record of (14-7-0) and +4750 units on the season.
uradonkey is #9 on picking games that Alabama is in with a record of (14-7-0) and +4750 units on the season.