Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers Free Prediction 11/22/19

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The Presbyterian Blue Hose (1-3) will go head-to-head against the Sacred Heart Pioneers (1-3) at People’s United Center. Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Odds

In their last game, the Pioneers won big over the Brown Bears, 84-63, while the Blue Hose fell to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 63-53.

Sacred Heart dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.407 (above their season average of 0.265) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.394). Brown had marks of 0.121 and 0.417, respectively, for those same stats. Presbyterian, meanwhile, held Notre Dame to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.2 (below their season average of 29.9). E.J. Anosike had a good game for Sacred Heart, finishing with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Presbyterian rallied around Cory Hightower, who finished with 15 points and eight rebounds.

This game should be a battle of conflicting paces. Dating back to last season, Sacred Heart has preferred an up-and-down style of play (28th in possessions per game), while Presbyterian has been slower-paced (227th in possessions per game). Also, the Blue Hose’s 43rd-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 111.5) will attempt to exploit the Pioneers’ 299th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 107.3).

Presbyterian vs. Sacred Heart Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Sacred Heart, ATS Winner – Sacred Heart, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Presbyterian ranks 15th in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while Sacred Heart ranks 259th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
  • The Pioneers rank 82nd in blocks per game (4.0) while the Blue Hose rank 273rd (2.0).
  • Sacred Heart ranks 30th in rebounds per game (39.1) while Presbyterian ranks 213th (34.6).
  • The Blue Hose rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Pioneers rank 243rd (7.2).
  • Presbyterian averages 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 41st in the country. Sacred Heart ranks 249th in assists allowed per game (14.6).