Lemoyne vs LIU Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/3/25

In this article, we will formulate a Le Moyne vs LIU Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, January 3rd, at the Barclays Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Dolphins’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Sharks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Le Moyne

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LIU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Le Moyne and LIU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Dolphins and Sharks. 

Le Moyne is Struggling

It looks like it could be a long season for LeMoyne and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Notre Dame, they lost 91-62 and in the last game against Niagara, they lost 88-69. At halftime, they were down 42-36 and the second half wasn’t any better. AJ Dancler had a strong game putting up 17 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Ocypher Owens also put up 11 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. 

LeMoyne is averaging 75.2 points while their defense is giving up 80.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 199th in the league while the defense is ranked 343rd. So far this season they are 5-10 straight up and 5-9 against the spread. The over has also hit in 9 of the 14 games they have played this season. Dwayne Koroma has been the top player for Le Moyne averaging 12 points while shooting 76.5 percent from the field. Le Moyne will meet FDU and Mercyhurst after this game.

Can LIU Bounce Back?

LIU has lost four games in a row but they probably still have a sour taste in their mouth after the last game. LIU faced off against Lehigh and they were up 35-28 at halftime. In the second half, they scored only 24 points and that led to the one-point defeat. Jamal Fuller put up 20 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points per game. Two games against against Mount St Mary’s, the offense scored 72 points, but the defense gave up 80 points. LIU is averaging 70.2 points while their defense is giving up 71.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 298th in the league while the defense is ranked 205th. They are averaging 60.4 field goal attempts per game which is 137th in the league. Keith Higgins Jr is averaging 18.2 points while shooting 47.6 percent from the field and 43.7 percent from behind the three-point line. LIU will face Chicago State following this one.

Why LIU Will Beat Le Moyne

• Le Moyne has lost each of its last four away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Le Moyne has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents

Le Moyne vs LIU Prediction

Give me LIU here These two offenses are similar but the big different is with the defense. Le Moyne’s defense is giving up 80.5 points per game and they are going to really struggle here. LIU is averaging 70.2 points and they are going to put on a show here with the offense. Look for LIU to score at least 80 points and Le Moyne isn’t going to have the answer here. Back LIU to win and cover the spread.