Hofstra vs Alabama Picks and Predictions for Friday March 20 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/20/2026, 12:40 AM ET

The Hofstra Pride and Alabama Crimson Tide will face off on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:15 PM ET with television coverage on truTV. Alabama enters this matchup as an -800 favorite with a total set at 158.5 and a spread of Alabama -11.5. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert predictions and daily betting insights.

Pride Carry Strong Form into a Major Test

Hofstra comes into this game with a 24-10 overall record and has been competitive away from home this season. In their last five games, the Pride have recently won over Monmouth, Towson, William & Mary, Drexel, and Stony Brook, entering the tournament on an impressive winning streak.

Offensively, Hofstra averages 75.6 points per game while allowing just 66.1 points per contest. They shoot 44% from the field and are strong on the glass with 39.3 rebounds per game while adding 12.8 assists per contest. Defensively, they contribute 5.0 steals and 3.7 blocks per game.

The Pride’s biggest strength is their defensive consistency and rebounding. They limit second-chance opportunities and keep games controlled, which could help them stay competitive against a high-powered Alabama offense.

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Crimson Tide Bring Explosive Offense to the Floor

Alabama enters this matchup with a 23-9 record and has been solid across the season. In their last five games, the Crimson Tide have recently lost to Mississippi, but picked up wins over Auburn, Tennessee, and Mississippi State, while also recently losing to Georgia, showing some inconsistency but strong offensive potential.

The Crimson Tide average an impressive 91.7 points per game while allowing 83.5 points per contest. They shoot 46% from the field and dominate the boards with 40.6 rebounds per game while adding 16.1 assists per contest. Defensively, they contribute 6.4 steals and 5.1 blocks per game.

Alabama’s biggest strength is their scoring ability and pace. They play fast and can overwhelm opponents with their offensive firepower, making them one of the most dangerous teams when they get into rhythm.

Hofstra vs Alabama Pick

Hofstra vs Alabama Spread Pick

Alabama -11.5

Alabama’s offensive firepower and pace should be too much for Hofstra to handle over the course of the game. While Hofstra is solid defensively, Alabama’s ability to score in bunches should allow them to create separation.

Hofstra vs Alabama Total Pick

Over 158.5

I like the over in this game because Alabama plays at a fast pace and consistently puts up big scoring numbers. If Hofstra can contribute offensively, this game should push past the total.

Final Score Prediction: Alabama 92, Hofstra 78

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