Albany vs Sacred Heart Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/18/24

In this article, we will formulate an Albany vs Sacred Heart prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th at the William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Albany Great Danes Betting Preview

The Albany Great Danes are 6-6 this year after they lost to Drexel by a score of 77-70 in their last game. Albany trailed 37-23 at halftime, but they did score 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Great Danes shot 47.4% from the field, 10.5% on three-pointers, and 93.3% on free throws in the game. Amar’e Marshall led Albany with 19 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Great Danes lost to Syracuse by a score of 102-85 and Boston University by a score of 80-74 in their last game. Albany has scored 77.3 points per game and they have allowed 74.8 points per game, while also averaging 29.5 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. Amar’e Marshall is averaging 12.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Albany is shooting 45.4% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 34.5% on three-pointers this year. Albany will meet Fordham, Stony Brook, and UMass Lowell after this game.

Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Preview

The Sacred Heart Pioneers are 4-6 this season after they lost to Quinnipiac by a score of 83-73 in their last game. Sacred Heart trailed 42-39 at halftime and only scored 34 points in the second half in the loss. The Pioneers shot 45.5% from the field, 40.9% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Anquan Hill led Sacred Heart with 15 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Pioneers won three games in a row against Iona, Boston University, and Central Connecticut. Sacred Heart has scored 72.3 points per game and they have allowed 74.9 points per game, while also averaging 33.7 rebounds and 14 assists per game this season. Anquan Hill is averaging 13.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game, while Sacred Heart is shooting 43.4% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 38.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Sacred Heart will beat Albany 

• Sacred Heart has won seven of its last eight day games at William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center.
• UAlbany has lost five of its last six road games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• Sacred Heart has won the first half in each of its last three day games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Sacred Heart’s last six day games against non-conference opponents at William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Five of UAlbany’s last six games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 154+ points.

Albany vs Sacred Heart Prediction 

Albany comes into this matchup trying to snap their three-game losing streak and they will be on the road for this matchup. The Great Danes have lost five of their last six games and they have allowed at least 80 points in four of their last six. Sacred Heart lost their last game against Quinnipiac, but they have won three of their last four. These two teams are very similar when looking at the stats, but I am going to fade Albany’s recent defense. Take the Pioneers here. 

David Racey's Pick: Sacred Heart ML