| MATCHUP | Maine Black Bears | Sacred Heart Pioneers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +5.5 -110 | -5.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +220 | -270 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-110) | Under 143.5 (-110) |
| Where | William H. Pitt Center, Fairfield, CT | |
| When | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Maine vs. Sacred Heart Prediction
It feels like Sacred Heart is getting the benefit of the doubt at home, but this is a lot of respect for a new team that has yet to prove itself. Maine is coming off a cover against Providence in a game where it showed flashes it can carry over to a spot like this. Knock down more of its open threes and make the free throws, and Maine could be decent moving forward. This feels like too much respect for Sacred Heart, and I’m just not buying it. I’ll grab the points with the Black Bears in a game they could win outright if the shots fall.
Maine Black Bears Betting Preview
The Maine Black Bears lost to Providence, and they play Manhattan and Rhode Island next. Maine has lost 4 straight games.
The Maine Black Bears are averaging 56 points on 34.9 percent shooting and allowing 83 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Hudson Franz is averaging 13 points and 1 assist, while Ayden Evans is averaging 11 points and 0 rebounds. Killian Gribben is the third double-digit scorer, and Ace Flagg is dishing 1 assist. The Maine Black Bears are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 64.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Maine Black Bears are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 17 rebounds per game.
Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Preview
The Sacred Heart Pioneers beat Coast Guard, and they play New Hampshire and Central Connecticut next. Sacred Heart has won 5 of its last 8 games.
The Sacred Heart Pioneers are averaging 111 points on 59 percent shooting and allowing 44 points on 22 percent shooting. Jojo Wallace is averaging 21 points and 1 assist, while Jaylen Robinson is averaging 16 points and 0 assists. Griffin Barrouk is the third double-digit scorer, and Samson Reilly is dishing 1 assist. The Sacred Heart Pioneers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 67 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacred Heart Pioneers are allowing 27 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 63 rebounds per game.
Why the Sacred Heart Pioneers will win
- Maine has lost 16 of its last 18 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Sacred Heart has won each of its last five home games against non-Conference opponents.
- Maine has lost the first half in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Maine Black Bears will win
- Sacred Heart has lost five of its last six night games against the America East Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Maine’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Twelve of Sacred Heart’s last 13 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Sacred Heart ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+67.0).
- Sacred Heart ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (3.0).
- Maine ranks 354th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (29.4%).
- Maine ranks T350th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (15.0).