Marist vs Sacred Heart Prediction 2/28/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Marist vs Sacred Heart prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 28th at the William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Marist Red Foxes Betting Preview

The Marist Red Foxes are 20-5 (13-3) this year after they defeated Niagara by a score of 64-61 in their last game. Marist led 31-24 at halftime, but they were outscored 37-33 in the second half in the win. The Red Foxes shot 38.3% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 72.2% on free throws in the game. Josh Pascarelli led Marist with 22 points and three assists, while Elijah Lewis added 12 points and eight rebounds in the game.

Prior to that win, the Red Foxes defeated Canisius by a score of 89-81 and Merrimack by a score of 61-60. Marist has won four games in a row and they are currently battling Quinnipiac for first in the MAAC standings with a 13-3 record. Marist has scored 68.4 points per game and they have allowed 64.4 points per game, while also averaging 35.7 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game this season. Josh Pascarelli is averaging 16.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Elijah Lewis is averaging 12.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. Marist is shooting 45.7% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 33.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Preview

The Sacred Heart Pioneers are 12-15 (8-8) this season after they lost to St. Peter’s by a score of 85-79 in their last game. Sacred Heart trailed 40-31 at halftime, but they did score 48 points in the second half in the loss. The Pioneers shot 40.6% from the field, 38.2% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Griffin Barrouk led Sacred Heart with 19 points and two rebounds, while Tanner Thomas added 18 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Pioneers defeated Merrimack by a score of 60-59 but did lose to Siena by a score of 80-73 before that. Sacred Heart has lost three of their last four games and they are currently sixth in the MAAC standings with an 8-8 record. Sacred Heart has scored 76.2 points per game and they have allowed 76.3 points per game, while also averaging 36.6 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Tanner Thomas is averaging 15.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Anquan Hill is averaging 12.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Sacred Heart is shooting 44.3% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 35.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Marist will beat Sacred Heart 

• Marist has won eight of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Sacred Heart has lost three of its last four games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Marist vs Sacred Heart Prediction 

Marist comes into this matchup looking for their fourth win in a row and they are 13-3 in conference play, but they will be on the road for this game. The Red Foxes are allowing just 64.4 points per game this year and they have allowed 64 points or fewer in three of their last four games. Sacred Heart has lost three of their last four games and they have really struggled defensively this year, as they have allowed 80+ points in their last three losses. Marist is one of the hottest teams in the MAAC right now and they are 6-1 in their last seven road games. Take the Red Foxes here.