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Sacred Heart @ LIU

Current Records: Sacred Heart 6-9; LIU 2-11

What to Know

The Sacred Heart Pioneers lost both of their matches to the LIU Sharks last season on scores of 75-79 and 75-82, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. Sacred Heart and LIU will face off in a Northeast battle at 1 p.m. ET Saturday at Steinberg Wellness Center. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

The Pioneers came up short against the Stonehill Skyhawks on Thursday, falling 74-67.

Meanwhile, the Sharks came up short against the Wagner Seahawks on Thursday, falling 69-61.

Sacred Heart is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6-point margin of victory. Now might not be the best time to take Sacred Heart against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past five consecutive games.

The losses put Sacred Heart at 6-9 and LIU at 2-11. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: The Pioneers have only been able to knock down 41.30% percent of their shots, which is the 32nd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. The Sharks have experienced some struggles of their own as they have allowed their opponents to shoot 48.30% from the floor on average, which is the 353rd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Steinberg Wellness Center -- Brooklyn, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Pioneers are a solid 6-point favorite against the Sharks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

LIU have won 11 out of their last 17 games against Sacred Heart.

  • Mar 02, 2022 - LIU 82 vs. Sacred Heart 75
  • Feb 03, 2022 - LIU 79 vs. Sacred Heart 75
  • Dec 29, 2021 - Sacred Heart 69 vs. LIU 65
  • Dec 17, 2020 - Sacred Heart 87 vs. LIU 72
  • Dec 16, 2020 - LIU 75 vs. Sacred Heart 55
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Sacred Heart 76 vs. LIU 67
  • Feb 15, 2020 - Sacred Heart 80 vs. LIU 72
  • Mar 06, 2019 - LIU 71 vs. Sacred Heart 62
  • Feb 16, 2019 - LIU 92 vs. Sacred Heart 84
  • Jan 03, 2019 - Sacred Heart 79 vs. LIU 75
  • Feb 24, 2018 - LIU 88 vs. Sacred Heart 77
  • Feb 01, 2018 - LIU 69 vs. Sacred Heart 60
  • Feb 18, 2017 - LIU 83 vs. Sacred Heart 82
  • Jan 26, 2017 - LIU 60 vs. Sacred Heart 57
  • Mar 02, 2016 - LIU 84 vs. Sacred Heart 76
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Sacred Heart 98 vs. LIU 90
  • Jan 27, 2016 - LIU 92 vs. Sacred Heart 84