Expect a fast-paced game when the Sacred Heart Pioneers (12-14, 8-5 NEC) travel to LIU Brooklyn to take on the Blackbirds (11-14, 5-8 NEC). Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Sacred Heart Pioneers at LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Blackbirds fell to the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 83-76, while the Pioneers edged the Bryant Bulldogs, 105-104.
Sacred Heart dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 7.4 (better than their season average of 17.4) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 30.9). Bryant put up marks of 12.1 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. LIU Brooklyn, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 15.7). Ty Flowers fueled LIU Brooklyn with 22 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Sean Hoehn had a good game for Sacred Heart, finishing with 33 points.
In their first matchup this season, E.J. Anosike led the Pioneers to a 79-75 win. He recorded 19 points and six rebounds. Sacred Heart’s 0.339 free throw rate was their biggest strength over LIU Brooklyn, who had a mark of 0.121.
There should be plenty of transition action in this showdown that showcases two of the country’s more up-and-down teams. LIU Brooklyn currently ranks 56th in possessions per game (72.5) and Sacred Heart is 29th (73.8). Also, the Pioneers, who rank 28th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.287), will face off against the Blackbirds, who rank 255th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.249).
Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Sacred Heart, ATS Winner – Sacred Heart, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- LIU Brooklyn averages 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. Sacred Heart ranks 246th in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
- The Blackbirds rank 134th in assists per game (13.6) while the Pioneers rank 218th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- LIU Brooklyn averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 78th in the NCAA. Sacred Heart ranks 151st in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Pioneers average 38.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 38th in the nation. The Blackbirds rank 206th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
- LIU Brooklyn ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.7) while Sacred Heart ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pioneers have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
- The Blackbirds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, up from 0.3 for the season.
