Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our LIU vs Massachusetts-Lowell NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lowell.
LIU vs Massachusetts-Lowell Prediction
Planning on watching today's Sharks and River Hawks game? Catch the action at Costello Athletic Center in Lowell, MA, as the River Hawks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151 points, with Massachusetts-Lowell being favored by -15.5 over LIU.
LIU vs. Massachusetts-Lowell Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: LIU Sharks at Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks
- Where: Lowell at Costello Athletic Center
- Date: Wednesday, December 11th
- Betting Odds MASLOW -15.5, LIUB +733 | MASLOW -1324 O/U 151
Sharks Preview: Do the Sharks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games
The Sharks fell to 2-7 on the season after a 60-52 road loss to Niagara on Sunday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, LIU not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 27-22 at halftime, the Sharks couldn't close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 30 points while allowing 33. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 136.5 O/U line.
Sharks Offense Breakdown
LIU struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 52 points with a field goal percentage of 35.2% and an effective field goal percentage of 40.7%. They hit 7 of 24 from three-point range (29.2%) but were perfect from the free-throw line, going 7 for 7.
Terell Strickland led the way with 17 points, shooting 50% from the field and 75% from beyond the arc (3/4). Malachi Davis added 15 points but was 0 for 6 from three, shooting 30% overall. Jahari Williamson also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep.
Sharks Team Defense
Despite giving up 60 points, LIU's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 48% from the field, including a strong 65% on two-point attempts (15/23). From beyond the arc, the Sharks held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts.
LIU sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 shots for 70%. The Sharks limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.
River Hawks Preview: Taking a Look at the River Hawks Chances at Home
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Recent Game/Games
Massachusetts-Lowell evened their record at 4-4 after a 96-83 road win over the Minutemen on Saturday. The River Hawks entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
UMass-Lowell led 40-38 at halftime and poured in 56 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The game’s total points reached 179, surpassing the O/U line of 155.
River Hawks Offense Breakdown
Massachusetts-Lowell's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points with a field goal percentage of 58% and an effective field goal percentage of 66%. They were dominant inside, hitting 72.4% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 38.1% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, converting 88.2% of their 34 attempts.
Quinton Mincey led the way, scoring 27 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three-point range. Martin Somerville added 22 points and 5 assists, while Yuri Covington chipped in 19 points. Jayden Ndjigue and Jaylen Curry each contributed 17 points, with Ndjigue also dishing out 5 assists.
River Hawks Team Defense
Massachusetts-Lowell struggled defensively, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. Their interior defense was particularly vulnerable, as they allowed the opposing team to hit 55% of their two-point attempts, going 30/54.
From beyond the arc, Massachusetts-Lowell held their opponent to just 14% shooting, with only 2 made threes on 14 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 22 of those attempts. The River Hawks also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Sharks vs River Hawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, LIU has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 59 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Massachusetts-Lowell has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Sharks have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. LIU posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the River Hawks have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-7-1.
LIU vs Massachusetts-Lowell Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: LIU +15.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.