On Wednesday morning, the Albany Great Danes and Sacred Heart Pioneers will meet in a non-conference matchup, bringing together teams looking to get back in the win column. Albany lost to Drexel 77-70 on Saturday, while Sacred Heart lost an 83-73 decision to Quinnipiac on Dec. 8. They went 13-19 overall last year, but have lost three straight. The Pioneers (4-6), in their first season in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, finished third in the Northeast Conference at 10-6 and were 16-16 overall in 2023-24.
An informational announcement from the William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield, Conn., is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET. The series is tied at 8-8, but Albany won 93-79 in last year’s matchup. The latest Albany vs. Sacred Heart odds from SportsLine Consensus have Sacred Heart as a 3.5 point favorite, with a total score over/under of 154.5. Before you decide on Sacred Heart vs. Albany, check out the college basketball predictions from the SportsLine prediction model.
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Albany vs. Sacred Heart Spread: Sacred Heart -3.5
Albany vs. Sacred Heart Over/Under: 154.5 points Albany vs. Sacred Heart Moneyline: Sacred Heart -149, Albany +123 ALB: Great Danes have a game total over in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.90 units) SH: Pioneers pick Albany vs. Sacred Heart: See picks on SportsLine
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Why you should support Albany
The Great Danes have four players averaging double-digit scoring, led by guard Byron Joshua. The senior is in his first year with the program after spending four years at Alcorn State University. He started 10 games and averaged 12.7 points, 3.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 steals in 32.1 minutes. He has scored 10 or more points in eight of 10 games, including a 19-point, four-assist, two-rebound performance in an 87-73 win over Dartmouth on Nov. 13. There is.
Junior guard Amare Marshall had a 19-point performance in the loss to Drexel. On December 10, he recorded 18 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds in a 102-85 loss to Syracuse. In 10 games played, he averaged 12.7 points, 2.9 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.8 rebounds in 28.6 minutes. He is one of the Great Danes’ top free throw shooters, making 84.4 percent of his foul shots. Find out which team to choose here.
Why you should support Sacred Heart
Junior forward Anquan Hill was the Pioneers’ leading scorer. In six games, including four starts, he averaged 13.7 points, four rebounds, and one block in 25.8 minutes. He is also making 65.9 percent of his field goals, including 68.8 percent from 3-point range and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. He has reached double digits in scoring in each of his last three games, including a 15-point, five-rebound performance in the loss to Quinnipiac.
Senior guard Amiri Stewart is one of three Sacred Heart players averaging at least 12 points. He played in 10 games, including seven starts, and averaged 13.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 2.2 steals in 25 minutes. In the loss to Quinnipiac, he added 18 points, eight rebounds, and three assists, nearly achieving a double-double. On December 1st, he recorded 20 points, 2 steals, and 2 rebounds in a 73–65 win against Boston University. Click here to find out which team to choose.
How to make Albany vs. Sacred Heart picks
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