Lindenwood Lions vs Stonehill Skyhawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Stonehill vs Lindenwood NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Moon Township.

Stonehill vs Lindenwood Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Skyhawks versus the Lions? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at UPMC Events Center in Moon Township, PA. In this non-conference matchup, Stonehill is favored by -1.5 against Lindenwood. The over/under for the game is 135 points.

Stonehill vs. Lindenwood Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Stonehill Skyhawks at Lindenwood Lions
Where: Moon Township at UPMC Events Center
Date: Sunday, November 17th
Betting Odds STNH -1.5, STNH -122 | JAC +100 O/U 135

Skyhawks Preview: Is a Win at Moon Township Possible for the Skyhawks?

Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

Stonehill picked up a dominant 80-54 win over New Orleans on Friday, November 15th. The Skyhawks were +4 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only covered the spread, they won by 26 points.

Stonehill jumped out to a 45-19 lead in the first half, and while they allowed 35 points in the second half, they still managed to score 35 points themselves. The total points for the game were 134, which was under the O/U line of 141.5.

Skyhawks Offense Breakdown

Stonehill's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 51% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.2%, thanks in part to hitting 42.3% of their threes (11/26) and 60.9% of their twos (14/23). They also connected on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19/24 from the line.

Josh Morgan led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep and 6 of 11 overall, while also grabbing 10 rebounds. Chas Stinson and Theo Grant each added 15 points, with Stinson also dishing out 5 assists. Stonehill finished with 17 assists as a team, and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds.

Skyhawks Team Defense

Stonehill's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 54 points on 24% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited their opponent to 29% shooting on 48 two-point attempts.

The Skyhawks also excelled at defending the three-point line, where they allowed just 5 made threes on 31 attempts, a 16% success rate. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws for a 68% rate.

Lions Preview: Will Lindenwood Win at Home?

Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games

The Lions fell to Robert Morris 67-53 on Friday, November 15th. Lindenwood, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 29-28 at halftime, the Lions were outscored 38-25 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 120, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Lindenwood's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 53 points on 35.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.9%, and they connected on only 4 of 15 three-point attempts (26.7%).

Josh Omojafo was a bright spot, hitting 3 of 5 from deep and finishing with 17 points on 63.6% shooting. The Lions managed 10 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, while shooting 61.1% from the free-throw line.

Lions Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort, Lindenwood allowed 67 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They gave up 26 field goals on 61 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 28 threes, shooting 35%. They also went 5/5 from the free-throw line. Lindenwood allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Skyhawks vs Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Skyhawks offense has averaged 61 points per game while allowing an average of 72. Stonehill posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
Although Lindenwood has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 61 points per game in these games.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Lions have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
The Skyhawks have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.