Le Moyne Dolphins vs LIU Sharks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25
The Dolphins and Sharks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Sharks will host the game at Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, NY. This Northeast conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and LIU is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. Le Moyne.
LE MOYNE DOLPHINS VS LIU SHARKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: LIU Sharks -3.5
This game will be played at Steinberg Wellness Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.
WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Sharks.
- Not only will LIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
No Pressure for Le Moyne as Away Dogs
Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games
Le Moyne’s season continued its rough trajectory with an 88-69 road loss to Niagara on Sunday, dropping them to 3-10. Entering the game as +4.5 underdogs, the Dolphins not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 42-36 at halftime, Le Moyne’s defense faltered, allowing 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 33. The game’s total points hit 157, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.
Le Moyne’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 44% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They hit 8 of 22 from beyond the arc, shooting 36.4%, and went 17 of 23 from the free-throw line, good for 73.9%.
Jaeden Marshall led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, while AJ Dancler added 17 points, connecting on 3 of 5 from deep. Ocypher Owens struggled from the field, shooting just 27.3%, but grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 3 assists.
Le Moyne’s defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 47% shooting from the field. Their opponents shot 50% on two-point attempts, hitting 21 of 42 shots.
From beyond the arc, Le Moyne allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws.
Can LIU Grab a Win at Home?
LIU fell to 2-11 on the season after a narrow 60-59 loss to Lehigh on Saturday. Despite being +5.5 point underdogs, the Sharks kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 119 fell well short of the 143.5 O/U line.
LIU led 35-28 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 24 points while allowing 32. The Sharks will need to find a way to close out games as they move forward.
LIU managed just 59 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.4%, with a poor 23.5% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 17 attempts.
Jamal Fuller led the Sharks with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Shadrak Lasu was efficient, going 7 for 9 overall and 2 for 2 from three, finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
LIU’s defense held their opponent to 60 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field on 25 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent connected on 21 of 40 shots, good for 52%.
From three-point range, LIU limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 8 times, making 5, for 62%. LIU gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.