Sacred Heart vs UMass Lowell College Basketball Preview and Betting Odds
UMass-Lowell hosts Sacred Heart after Ralph-Beyer's impressive 21-point performance in their recent win against NJIT. The game is scheduled for December 16 at 6 p.m. EST in Lowell, MA. Sacred Heart enters as the favorite with a spread of -2.5 and an over/under of 154.5 points. Sacred Heart has a strong offensive record, leading the MAAC with 11.4 three-pointers per game and a 50% true shooting percentage, while UMass-Lowell boasts a solid home record of 3-1 and ranks ninth in the America East for limiting opponent scoring, allowing 78.9 points per game. The prediction model indicates Sacred Heart has a 57.4% chance to win, with a 54.1% confidence that they will cover the spread. Both teams have mixed records against the spread this season, with Sacred Heart at 5-4 and UMass-Lowell at 4-5. Key players include Ralph-Beyer for Sacred Heart, averaging 12.9 points and 3 made three-pointers per game, and Austin Green for UMass-Lowell, averaging 14 points and 7.4 rebounds. Sacred Heart's offensive strengths include high three-point shooting and efficient scoring, but they also allow opponents to shoot 49% from three, which could impact the game. The game will be closely watched by bettors, with predictions favoring Sacred Heart to win and cover.
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