Princeton Tigers defeat Hofstra Pride 60-58: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NCAAB · Hofstra Pride 58, Princeton Tigers 60
The Princeton Tigers beat the Hofstra Pride 60-58 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Jadwin Gymnasium. The Hofstra Pride covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 137.5, with 118 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Hofstra Pride vs. Princeton Tigers final score and game recap
The Hofstra Pride led 30-23 at halftime. The Princeton Tigers outscored the Hofstra Pride 37-28 in the second half. They trailed by 7 points at halftime and came back to win.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tanner Thomas (Hofstra Pride): 14 points, 9 rebounds.
- Justin Moore (Hofstra Pride): 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Jack Stanton (Princeton Tigers): 14 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Jackson Hicke (Princeton Tigers): 10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists.
Who covered the spread in Hofstra Pride vs. Princeton Tigers?
The Hofstra Pride covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs, losing by 2 points.
The spread opened at Princeton Tigers -1.5 and closed at Princeton Tigers -2.5. AiQ's pick was the Hofstra Pride +2.5: a win.
Did Hofstra Pride vs. Princeton Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 118 points combined against a closing total of 137.5, under by 19.5. 53 of the 118 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 141.5 and closed at 137.5. AiQ's pick was the over 139.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Hofstra Pride vs. Princeton Tigers predictions do?
AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Princeton Tigers to win at -148, a win (+$67.57 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Hofstra Pride +2.5, a win.
- Total: the over 139.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the spread and wrong on the total.
Hofstra Pride vs. Princeton Tigers game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Hofstra Pride won the first half, paying +120.
- Princeton Tigers team total 70.5: the under, paying -115, with 60 scored.
- Hofstra Pride team total 67.5: the under, paying -110, with 58 scored.
- First-half total 64.5: the under, paying -115, with 53 points scored.
- First-half spread: Hofstra Pride +1.5 covered, paying -115.
Hofstra Pride vs. Princeton Tigers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Hofstra Pride at +130 and the Princeton Tigers at -155. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Princeton Tigers a 58% favorite. The Princeton Tigers won as the favorite at -155: $64.52 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Princeton Tigers, the price before the game was -148: priced below fair (−3.1% value).
The spread moved toward the Princeton Tigers between the open and the close, and the Hofstra Pride covered. The total moved down from 141.5 to 137.5, and the game went under.
Hofstra Pride and Princeton Tigers betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Hofstra Pride 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Princeton Tigers 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under. That made it two straight wins for the Princeton Tigers.
What's next for Hofstra Pride and Princeton Tigers?
Next for the Hofstra Pride: at the Arizona State Sun Devils on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Next for the Princeton Tigers: at the Siena Saints on Sunday, November 8, 2026.