| MATCHUP | Mt. St. Mary's Mountaineers | Sacred Heart Pioneers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-15 | 12-18 |
| Spread | +2.5 -102 | -2.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +136 | -162 |
| Total | Over 149.5 (-110) | Under 149.5 (-110) |
| Where | William H. Pitt Center, Fairfield, CT | |
| When | Friday, February 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers and the Sacred Heart Pioneers will meet on Friday night in a MAAC matchup at the William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Betting Preview
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers enter Friday’s contest with an 14-15 win‑loss record, including a 10-8 mark in conference play and a 6-10 record on the road. The Mountaineers have compiled wins over Saint Francis, Loyola Maryland and Penn State Brandywine, while dropping games to West Virginia, Western Michigan, Maryland and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
In the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers dominant 73–42 victory over Penn State Brandywine earlier this season, Mount St. Mary’s forward Justin Amadi tallied 12 points (6 of 7 shooting from the field), 3 rebounds and 1 block showcasing his ability to lead the Mount St. Mary’s frontcourt.
The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers average 68.2 points on 44 percent shooting from the field and 33.1 percent from three-point range per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Mountaineers are allowing opponents 72 points per contest.
Senior guard Arlandus Keyes leads the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers averaging 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Senior guard Xavier Lipscomb averages 9.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest. Senior forward Trey Deveaux provides an interior presence averaging 11.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.7 steals per game.
Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Preview
The Sacred Heart Pioneers enter Friday’s game with a 12–18 overall win-loss record, including an 8–11 mark in conference play and a 7-5 record at home. The Pioneers have compiled recent wins over Rider, Fairfield and the Niagara Purple Eagles, while losing games to Marist, Penn State, Iona and the Central Connecticut Blue Devils.
These two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? Two months ago, the Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers 87-80.
The Sacred Heart Pioneers are averaging 74.6 points on 43 percent shooting from the field and 36 percent shooting from three-point range (68th in nation) per game. Defensively, the Pioneers are allowing opponents 78 points per contest.
Senior forward Anquan Hill leads the Sacred Heart Pioneers averaging 17.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1 assist and 1.1 blocks per game. Senior guard Dashon Gittens contributes 15.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals per contest. Junior forward Yann Farell averages 10.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
Why the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers will win
• Backcourt production. Senior guard Arlandus Keyes leads the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers averaging 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
• Defensive edge. The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers are allowing opponents 72 points per game. Conversely, the Pioneers are allowing 78 points per contest.
Why the Sacred Heart Pioneers will win
• Balanced scoring. Anquan Hill and Dashon Gittens lead a versatile offensive attack.
• Offensive edge. The Sacred Heart Pioneers average 74.6 points per game. The Mountaineers average just 68.2 points per contest.
• Confidence. Earlier this season, the Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers 87-80.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers Prediction
This matchup features the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers defensive edge, balanced scoring and current four‑game winning streak against a Sacred Heart Pioneers team that plays its best basketball at home. The Mountaineers enter as the team in better current form, but Sacred Heart’s home court strength, scoring efficiency and success in the first meeting give the Pioneers a narrow edge in this contest. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Sacred Heart Pioneers to cover the 2.5 points in this game.