LIU Sharks vs Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

Betting on today’s Sharks and River Hawks game? Catch the action at Costello Athletic Center in Lowell, MA, as the River Hawks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Massachusetts-Lowell as the -15.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 151 points.

LIU SHARKS VS MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: LIU Sharks +15.5

This game will be played at Costello Athletic Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.

WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the River Hawks.
• Even though we have Massachusetts-Lowell winning straight-up, we like LIU at +15.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Sharks?

LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games

LIU’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 2-7 after a 60-52 loss to Niagara on Sunday. The Sharks were +3.5 underdogs going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

LIU trailed 27-22 at halftime and couldn’t make up the difference in the second half, where they were outscored 33-30. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the O/U line of 136.5.

LIU struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.2% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they managed only 52 points in the contest.

Terell Strickland led the way with 17 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Malachi Davis added 15 points despite going 0 for 6 from three. Jahari Williamson also contributed 15 points, connecting on 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Despite giving up 60 points, LIU’s defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 48% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts (15/23).

From beyond the arc, LIU held their opponent to 30% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws (70%). LIU limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.

Can the River Hawks Grab a Win at Home?

Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Recent Game/Games

The River Hawks improved to 4-4 on the season with a 96-83 road win over the Minutemen on Saturday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

UMass-Lowell led 40-38 at halftime and poured in 56 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The game’s total points reached 179, surpassing the O/U line of 155.

Massachusetts-Lowell’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points with a field goal percentage of 58%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66%, thanks in part to their 72.4% shooting from inside the arc. From three-point range, they connected on 38.1% of their attempts, hitting 8 of 21 shots.

At the free-throw line, the River Hawks were nearly automatic, making 30 of 34 attempts for an 88.2% success rate. Quinton Mincey led the way with 27 points, shooting 80% from the field and 4 of 5 from three-point range. The team dished out 19 assists, with Jayden Ndjigue and Martin Somerville each contributing 5 assists.

Massachusetts-Lowell struggled defensively, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. The River Hawks had a tough time inside, with their opponent hitting 55% of their two-point attempts, going 30/54.

From beyond the arc, Massachusetts-Lowell held their opponent to just 2/14 shooting, or 14%. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 35 times, where they made 22. The River Hawks also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.