| MATCHUP | New Haven Chargers | Stonehill Skyhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-8 | 3-10 |
| Spread | +2.5 100 | -2.5 -120 |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | Over 125.5 (-105) | Under 125.5 (-115) |
| Where | Merkert Gymnasium, South Easton, MA | |
| When | Friday, January 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NEC Front Row | |
New Haven Chargers Betting Preview
The New Haven Chargers are 5-8 (0-0) this season after they lost to Vanderbilt by a score of 96-53 in their last game. New Haven trailed 47-27 at halftime and allowed 49 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Chargers shot 40% from the field, 13% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Jabri Fitzpatrick led New Haven with 12 points and two rebounds, while Stefano Faloppa added eight points and one assist in the loss.Prior to that game, New Haven lost to Fordham by a score of 65-47 and NJIT by a score of 70-64. The Chargers have scored 65.6 points per game with 33.3 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.4 points against per game this season. Jabri Fitzpatrick is averaging 12.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Najimi George is averaging 10.4 points and 2.3 rebounds per game for the Chargers. New Haven is shooting 43.8% from the field, 65.2% on free throws, and 28.8% on three pointers this season.
Stonehill Skyhawks Betting Preview
The Stonehill Skyhawks are 3-10 (0-0) this year after they lost to Syracuse by a score of 77-48 in their last game. Stonehill trailed 39-27 at halftime, but scored just 21 points in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Skyhawks shot 26% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Davante Hackett led Stonehill with 12 points and two rebounds, while Hermann Koffi added 10 points and five rebounds in the loss.Prior to that game, Stonehill lost to New Hampshire by a score of 59-58, but did beat a non-D1 team by a score of 101-60 before that. The Skyhawks have scored 68.0 points per game with 39.8 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.1 points against per game this season. Hermann Koffi is averaging 14.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, while Davante Hackett is averaging 10.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game for the Skyhawks. Stonehill is shooting 41.9% from the field, 68.8% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this year.
Why the Stonehill Skyhawks will win
- Stonehill has won eight of its last nine night games at Merkert Gymnasium.
- New Haven has lost each of its last four games.
- New Haven has lost the first half in each of its last three road games.
Why the New Haven Chargers will win
- Stonehill has lost 10 of its last 12 night games.