LIU Sharks vs Stonehill Skyhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25
The Sharks and Skyhawks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Skyhawks will host the game at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, MA. The odds for this Northeast conference game currently have Stonehill as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.
LIU SHARKS VS STONEHILL SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: LIU Sharks +4.5
This game will be played at Merkert Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.
WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-67 in favor of the Sharks.
- Not only will LIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.
Will the Sharks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
LIU improved to 4-11 on the season with a 53-39 win over Chicago State on Sunday. The Sharks, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
After trailing 25-22 at halftime, LIU clamped down defensively, allowing just 14 points in the second half while scoring 31. The game’s total points of 92 fell well below the O/U line of 138.5.
In their latest outing, the LIU Sharks put up just 53 points, shooting 38% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, with a rough 18.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts.
Jamal Fuller led the way with 16 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from three. Malachi Davis added 12 points, despite shooting 35.3% and missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.
LIU’s defense was on point, holding their opponents to just 39 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team shooting 47% (16/34) inside the arc.
From three-point range, LIU’s defense was even more effective, allowing just 3 made threes on 16 attempts (18%). They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 (70%).
Can the Skyhawks Grab a Win at Home?
Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games
Stonehill improved to 7-8 on the season with a 64-60 win over Saint Francis U on Sunday. The Skyhawks, who were -1 favorites, covered the spread. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.
Stonehill’s defense was key, as they held the Red Flash to just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 points themselves after trailing 33-20 at halftime.
Stonehill’s offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field and 30.6% from beyond the arc, with 11 threes on 36 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 52% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they connected on 5 of 8 attempts, shooting 62.5%.
The Skyhawks grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Riley Parker and Bobby Rosenberger III each scored 19 points, with Parker hitting 3 of 6 from deep and Rosenberger struggling at 1 for 5. Hermann Koffi added 17 points, shooting 4 of 8 from three-point range.
Stonehill’s defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition making only 15 of 36 attempts, a 41% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Stonehill’s defense allowed 6 threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they converted 12 free throws, an 85% rate. Stonehill gave up 11 offensive rebounds.