Hofstra vs. South Carolina

Hofstra and South Carolina are both unbeaten, so expect the defenses to shine in this neutral site battle. Hofstra just knocked off Florida State as a +8 dog, a game that went UNDER the total. The Pride know how to play strong defense, a veteran squad picked to win the Colonial Athletic Association title in the preseason poll. Hofstra is 9-3 UNDER the total in non-conference games. South Carolina just took down DePaul, 76-61, in another game that sailed UNDER. South Carolina is outrebounding teams by 37 thus far this season while playing tough defense, on a 31-12 run UNDER the total. The Gamecocks are also 10-2 UNDER at neutral sites, plus 37-16-1 UNDER after a victory. Play this one UNDER the total.