Long Island University vs Stonehill Prediction 1/23/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The LIU Sharks and the Stonehill Skyhawks meet Friday in college basketball action from the Merkert Gymnasium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an LIU Sharks vs. Stonehill Skyhawks prediction.

LIU Sharks Recap

The LIU Sharks come into this game looking to shake off an 83-77 loss at the hands of Le Moyne in their last game to sit at 11-8 this season. After this game, LIU will head home for a game against Wagner.

Sharks Have Five-Game Win Streak Snapped

Jamal Fuller leads the Sharks in scoring and rebounding with 15.9 PPG and 5.6 RPG while 2.2 APG while Malachi Davis has 15.9 PPG with 3.5 RPG and a team-high 4 APG to lead the Sharks in assists. Greg Gordon has 14.7 PPG with 5.6 RPG and 2.8 APG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for LIU up to this point in the year. Jomo Goings also has 9.4 PPG with 4.7 RPG and 2.3 APG as well for the Sharks up to this point in the year. As a team, LIU is averaging 74.9 PPG on 47.3% shooting from the field, 36.1% from three and 63.3% from the foul line this season.

Stonehill Skyhawks Recap

The Stonehill Skyhawks come into this game looking to bounce back from their 63-61 loss at the hands of Saint Francis last time out to sit at 6-13 this season. After this game, Stonehill will take on Central Connecticut at home.

Skyhawks Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped

Hermann Koffi leads the Skyhawks in scoring with 14.4 PPG along with 2.7 RPG while Davante Hackett has 11.5 PPG with 4.2 RPG. Raymond Espinal-Guzman has 8.6 PPG with 6.8 RPG and Chas Stinson has 10.3 PPG with 5.2 RPG and Ridvan Tutic has 7.6 PPG with a team-high 8.2 RPG to lead Stonehill in rebounding. Rex Sunderland also has 5.1 PPG with 3.6 RPG and 3.3 APG to lead Stonehill in assists so far this season. As a team, Stonehill is averaging 67.6 PPG on 42.3% shooting from the field, 34.6% from three and 68% from the foul line this season. 

LIU Sharks @ Stonehill Skyhawks Betting Trends: January 23, 2026

Why the Stonehill Skyhawks will win

• Stonehill has won five of its last six night games at Merkert Gymnasium.
• LIU has lost the first half in each of its last six Friday road games against Conference opponents.

Why the LIU Sharks will win

• LIU has won each of its last six night games against Conference opponents.
• Stonehill has lost each of its last five night games against Conference opponents.
• LIU has won the first half in each of its last six night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Stonehill’s last nine home games have produced a total of 139+ points.
• Eight of LIU’s last nine night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Stonehill ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (64.0%).
• Stonehill ranks T361st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (4.4).
• LIU ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (63.3%).
• LIU ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.5%).

LIU Sharks vs. Stonehill Skyhawks Prediction

I’m on LIU here. I just think that LIU is the better team here and while both of these teams have had issues at times this year and are coming off of a loss, I trust LIU more for a bounce back here. The Sharks are legit and I think they get it done here. Give me LIU.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: LIU -6.5