| MATCHUP | Dartmouth Big Green | Sacred Heart Pioneers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-5 | 4-7 |
| Spread | +1.5 -120 | -1.5 100 |
| Moneyline | -102 | -118 |
| Total | Over 156.5 (-108) | Under 156.5 (-112) |
| Where | William H. Pitt Center, Fairfield, CT | |
| When | Friday, December 19, 2025 | |
| Time | 11:00 AM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Dartmouth vs Sacred Heart prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 19th at the William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Dartmouth Big Green Betting Preview
The Dartmouth Big Green are 5-5 this season after they defeated Holy Cross by a score of 89-64 in their last game. Dartmouth led 35-26 at halftime and added 54 points in the second half for the lopsided win. The Big Green shot 55% from the field, 58% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Kareem Thomas led Dartmouth with 24 points and four rebounds, while Jayden Williams added 18 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Dartmouth defeated Boston University by a score of 77-64, but lost to Colorado State by a score of 76-55 before that. The Big Green have scored 77.8 points per game with 37.5 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.6 points against per game this season. Kareem Thomas is averaging 19.8 points and 2.7 rebounds per game, while Jayden Williams is averaging 13.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for the Big Green. Dartmouth is shooting 45.1% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 38.5% on three pointers this season.
Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Preview
The Sacred Heart Pioneers are 4-7 this year after they lost to UMass Lowell by a score of 87-82 in their last game. Sacred Heart led 44-38 at halftime, but was outscored 49-38 in the second half in the loss. The Pioneers shot 49% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Nyle Ralph-Beyer led Sacred Heart with 28 points and four rebounds, while Mekhi Conner added 13 points and five assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, Sacred Heart defeated NJIT by a score of 65-49, but lost to Iona by a score of 81-69 before that. The Pioneers have scored 77.6 points per game with 34.8 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.5 points against per game this season. Dashon Gittens is averaging 15.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while Anquan Hill is averaging 14.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Pioneers. Sacred Heart is shooting 43.8% from the field, 77.6% on free throws, and 37.2% on three pointers this year.
Why the Sacred Heart Pioneers will win
- Sacred Heart has won each of its last four games against the Ivy League at William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center.
- Dartmouth has lost the first half in seven of its last eight Friday games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Dartmouth Big Green will win
- Sacred Heart has lost six of its last eight day games against the Ivy League.
- Sacred Heart has lost the first half in five of its last six games against the Ivy League.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Sacred Heart’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
- Thirty-one of Dartmouth’s last 37 day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
Dartmouth vs Sacred Heart Prediction
Dartmouth comes into this matchup looking for their third win in a row and they have scored 89 and 77 points in their last two. The Big Green are shooting 45% from the field and have allowed 68 or fewer in three of their last five. Sacred Heart has alternated wins and losses over their last five and they have allowed at least 80 points in four of their last five. The Pioneers are shooting 44% from the field, but I don’t trust them to get enough stops. Take Dartmouth to win here.