Hofstra vs Syracuse Picks and Predictions for Saturday December 13 2025

By: Jake Allman Published 12/13/2025, 12:25 AM ET

Hofstra and Syracuse meet Saturday afternoon at the JMA Wireless Dome with the opening tip at 4:00 PM ET on ACC Network. Syracuse enters at 6-3 overall and a perfect 5-0 at home, while Hofstra comes in at 7-4 but only 3-4 away from Hempstead. ESPN Analytics heavily favors the Orange at 85.8 percent. Both teams are riding two-game win streaks, though Syracuse’s recent schedule strength has been noticeably higher. Big board, bigger value — see our winning college basketball predictions.

Hofstra Preview

Hofstra has quietly put together a productive offense, averaging 78.6 points per game while shooting 47 percent from the floor. Cruz Davis drives everything for the Pride, putting up 20.6 points per game on 49.2 percent shooting and hitting 42.6 percent from three. Preston Edmead adds scoring and playmaking, averaging 13.7 points and 5.3 assists per game. Hofstra averages 15.0 assists per contest. Recent wins over Old Westbury and at Pitt show Hofstra can score, but the road losses highlight issues when tempo slows, and looks get tougher.

Rebounding has been a strength for Hofstra at 38.1 boards per game, with Victory Onuetu pulling down 7.7 rebounds and finishing inside. The Pride allow just 66.0 points per game, but this number has been padded by non-conference matchups against lesser-talented offenses. Against higher-level athletes, perimeter defense has been inconsistent.

Syracuse Preview

Syracuse averages 73.0 points per game while allowing only 64.4, leaning on defense and interior presence to control pace. William Kyle III anchors the paint with 8.2 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting an eye-popping 70 percent from the field. Naithan George is the playmaker with 5.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game, giving the Orange a steady guard who pressures the passing lanes. The Orange also block 6.1 shots per game as a team, which directly challenges Hofstra’s guard-heavy scoring approach.

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Hofstra vs Syracuse Prediction

Home court has mattered for Syracuse, with five straight wins at the Dome and a defense that forces opponents into taking poor shots. Hofstra’s 35.2 percent team three-point rate is solid, but Syracuse’s length and help rotations shrink any spacing the Pride may have. That combination favors the Orange over 40 minutes, especially if the game remains slow-paced with half-court sets.

The prediction leans Syracuse controlling tempo and wearing Hofstra down inside. Look for Syracuse to pull away late and win 78-64. Best bets point to Syracuse to win comfortably and the total staying under, given both teams allow fewer than 66 points per game and Syracuse’s preference for a slower pace. Check out all the sportsbook promos to see if you are getting a great deal on your bets on Hofstra. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Syracuse with the Kickr promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Hofstra vs Syracuse you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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