Who's Playing

LIU @ Sacred Heart

Current Records: LIU 3-7; Sacred Heart 4-9

What to Know

The Sacred Heart Pioneers and the LIU Sharks are set to square off in a Northeast matchup at 7 p.m. ET Dec. 29 at William Pitt Center - West Gym. The teams split their matchups last year, with LIU winning the first 75-55 and the Pioneers taking the second 87-72.

It looks like Sacred Heart must have gotten on Santa's naughty list since the squad didn't end up with the victory they were expected to receive last Wednesday. They fell to the Hartford Hawks 78-71.

Meanwhile, the Sharks took their matchup against the Army West Point Black Knights last week by a conclusive 90-65 score.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Sacred Heart is expected to win a tight contest Wednesday. Their home court has been no bettor's paradise, though, as they've failed to beat the spread in three of their four home games.

LIU's win lifted them to 3-7 while Sacred Heart's loss dropped them down to 4-9. We'll see if LIU can repeat their recent success or if Sacred Heart bounces back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: William Pitt Center - West Gym -- Fairfield, Connecticut
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Pioneers are a slight 2.5-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 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

LIU have won nine out of their last 14 games against Sacred Heart.

  • 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