What is the Alabama vs. Hofstra NCAA Tournament game prediction?

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates the game 10,000 times and is predicting over 158.5 points, with one side of the spread hitting nearly 60% of the time.

Will Aden Holloway play for Alabama against Hofstra?

It is uncertain if Alabama's second-leading scorer, Aden Holloway, will play, as coach Nate Oats indicated he might be absent following an arrest.

What are the odds for the Alabama vs. Hofstra game?

Alabama is an 11.5-point favorite against Hofstra, with the over/under set at 158.5 points.

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Alabama Faces Upset-Minded Hofstra in NCAA Opener

20 Mar

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Summary

Alabama, a No. 4 seed, faces No. 13 Hofstra in the NCAA Tournament.
Alabama's second-leading scorer, Aden Holloway, may not play.
The SportsLine model projects over 158.5 points in the game.

Alabama Faces Upset-Minded Hofstra in NCAA Opener

Coach Nate Oats and the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide are preparing for their 2026 NCAA Tournament debut against the No. 13 Hofstra Pride on Friday. This marks Alabama's fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, with previous deep runs to the Sweet Sixteen. Hofstra enters the contest on a strong note, having won their conference tournament and losing only once since late January.

Tipoff is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. ET in Tampa, Florida. Alabama is currently an 11.5-point favorite, with the game's total set at 158.5 points. Notably, Alabama may be without their second-leading scorer, Aden Holloway, who was arrested earlier in the week. Regardless of Holloway's status, the game is projected by SportsLine's model to surpass the total points, with Alabama leading the nation in scoring offense.