Sacred Heart vs Brown Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a Sacred Heart vs Brown prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 17th at the Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Preview

The Sacred Heart Pioneers are 1-4 this year after they defeated New Hampshire by a score of 80-63 in their last game. Sacred Heart led 37-33 at halftime and they added 43 points in the second half for the easy win. The Pioneers shot 46.7% from the field, 34.6% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Raymond Espinal-Guzman led Sacred Heart with 16 points and 11 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Pioneers lost their first four games of the season against Holy Cross, Dartmouth, UConn, and Temple. Sacred Heart has scored 69.3 points per game and they have allowed 84 points per game, while also averaging 31.8 rebounds and 12 assists per game this season. Aidan Carpenter is averaging 11.8 points, 2.5 assists, and 1.8 rebounds per game, while Sacred Heart is shooting 41.2% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 37.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Brown Bears Betting Preview

The Brown Bears are 1-3 this season after they lost to Holy Cross by a score of 73-65 in their last game. Brown trailed 33-30 at halftime and they allowed 40 points in the second half for the loss. The Bears shot 41.3% from the field, 20.7% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Kino Lilly Jr. led Brown with 24 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bears defeated New Hampshire by a score of 76-58 but did lose their first two games against Maine and Siena. Brown has scored 71.3 points per game and they have allowed 66.3 points per game, while also averaging 39 rebounds and 10.3 assists per game this season. Kino Lilly Jr. is averaging 20.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Brown is shooting 43.5% from the field, 60.6% on free throws, and 32.9% on three-pointers this year. Brown will meet Canisius after this game.

Sacred Heart vs Brown Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup looking for their second win of the season, and each team will be on a back-to-back here. Sacred Heart picked up a win over New Hampshire on Saturday, while Brown lost to Holy Cross. Neither team is shooting the ball very well this season, but Sacred Heart’s defense has been brutal, as they have allowed at least 81 points in all four losses. Take Brown here. 

David Racey's Pick: Brown -8.5