LIU Sharks vs Stonehill Skyhawks Matchup

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

LIU vs Stonehill Prediction

The Sharks and Skyhawks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Skyhawks will host the game at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, MA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and Stonehill is favored by -4.5 to win at home against LIU.

LIU vs. Stonehill Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: LIU Sharks at Stonehill Skyhawks
Where: South Easton at Merkert Gymnasium
Date: Friday, January 10th
Betting Odds STNH -4.5, LIUB +170 | STNH -211 O/U 134.5

Sharks Preview: Can the Sharks Grab a Win in South Easton?

The Sharks improved to 4-11 on the season with a 53-39 win over Chicago State on Sunday. LIU was favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 92 fell well short of the 138.5 O/U line.

After trailing 25-22 at halftime, the Sharks turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Cougars 31-14 to secure the win.

Sharks Offense Breakdown

LIU struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points with a field goal percentage of 38% and an effective field goal percentage of 40%. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts for 18.8%, while they connected on 47.1% of their two-point shots.

Jamal Fuller led the Sharks with 16 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc. Malachi Davis added 12 points, though he shot just 35.3% overall and missed all 3 of his three-point attempts, finishing with 3 assists.

Sharks Team Defense

LIU's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 39 points on 38% shooting. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they limited the other team to 3/16 shooting, just 18%.

Inside the arc, LIU's defense allowed 16 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 47% rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%.

Skyhawks Preview: Will Stonehill Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

Stonehill improved to 7-8 on the season with a 64-60 road win over Saint Francis U on Sunday. The Skyhawks, who entered the game as slight -1 favorites, covered the spread. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 140.5 O/U line.

Stonehill’s defense was key, as they allowed just 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 points to overcome a 33-20 halftime deficit.

Skyhawks Offense Breakdown

Stonehill's offense struggled to find rhythm in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 30.6% from beyond the arc, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 52% of their two-point attempts.

Riley Parker and Bobby Rosenberger III each contributed 19 points, with Parker shooting 50% from three. Hermann Koffi added 17 points, also hitting 50% from deep. Todd Brogna grabbed 13 rebounds and shot 57.1% from the field.

Skyhawks Team Defense

Stonehill's defense held their opponent to just 60 points on 36% shooting from the field. The Skyhawks limited them to 41% on two-point attempts, with their opponents making 15 of 36 shots.

From beyond the arc, Stonehill's defense allowed 6 threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 12 for 85%. Stonehill gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Sharks vs Skyhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although LIU has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 64 points per game in these games.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Stonehill has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, LIU has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 1-9 straight up.
The last ten games that Stonehill was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.