Sacred Heart vs Quinnipiac Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/8/24

In this article we will formulate a Sacred Heart vs Quinnipiac prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 8th at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Preview

The Sacred Heart Pioneers are 4-5 (1-0) this season after they defeated Iona by a score of 83-59 in their last game. Sacred Heart led 47-26 at halftime and they were able to pick up the blowout win. The Pioneers shot 49.1% from the field, 41.7% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Anquan Hill led Sacred Heart with 18 points and seven rebounds in the game.

Prior to that win, the Pioneers defeated Boston University by a score of 73-65 and Central Connecticut by a score of 67-54. Sacred Heart has scored 72.2 points per game and they have allowed 74 points against per game, while also averaging 33.7 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Anquan Hill is averaging 13.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 block per game, while Sacred Heart is shooting 43.2% from the field, 72.9% on free throws, and 38.5% on three pointers this year. 

Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Preview

The Quinnipiac Bobcats are 4-5 (1-0) this year after they defeated Rider by a score of 72-67 in their last game. Quinnipiac led 31-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the second half for the win. The Bobcats shot 47.4% from the field, 26.1% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Amarri Monroe led Quinnipiac with 20 points and 13 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bobcats lost three games in a row against Stonehill, Saint Louis, and UMass-Lowell. Quinnipiac has scored 69.0 points per game and they have allowed 73.9 points against per game, while also averaging 38.2 rebounds and 10.6 assists per game this season. Amarri Monroe is averaging 13.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.4 steals per game, while Quinnipiac is shooting 39.2% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 24.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why Sacred Heart will beat Quinnipiac

• Sacred Heart has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Quinnipiac has lost each of its last three day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Sacred Heart vs Quinnipiac Prediction 

Both of these teams were able to start conference play with a win, so they will try to go 2-0 in the MAAC with a win here. Quinnipiac has lost three of their last four games and they are shooting just 39.2% from the field. The Bobcats have also allowed 80+ points in three of their last four games, so they are struggling on both ends of the court. Scared Heart is looking for their fourth straight win and their defense has been great in four of their last five. Take the Pioneers here.