Dartmouth vs. Sacred Heart Prediction and Odds: Expert Model Picks for College Basketball Game

Dartmouth vs. Sacred Heart Prediction and Odds Overview

Dartmouth aims to secure their third consecutive victory as they face Sacred Heart in a non-conference college basketball game on Friday. Dartmouth comes off a dominating 89-64 win over Holy Cross, while Sacred Heart recently dropped a close 87-82 game against Massachusetts-Lowell. The matchup tips off at 11 a.m. ET from the Pitt Center in Fairfield, Connecticut.

The all-time series between Dartmouth and Sacred Heart is tied at 2-2, with Dartmouth winning the last encounter 81-76. Sacred Heart enters the game as a slight favorite by 1.5 points according to SportsLine consensus. The betting over/under is set at 155.5 points, reflecting expectations for a moderately scored contest.

Betting Odds and Projections

Current betting lines show Sacred Heart favored at -1.5 on the spread, while the money line has Dartmouth at -103 and Sacred Heart at -117. The total points line stands at 155.5. These numbers emphasize a competitive contest with a slight edge to the home team. Fans can stream the game live on Fubo, which offers free trial options.

SportsLine’s advanced projection model, which has simulated this matchup 10,000 times, leans toward the under on the total points bet. The under has hit in two of Dartmouth’s last three games and six of Sacred Heart’s past ten contests. The model forecasts a combined score around 150 points in over 60% of simulations, suggesting a defensive battle.

Key Player Projections

Dartmouth’s top scorer is projected to be Kareem Thomas, averaging about 18.8 points, with two teammates scoring at least 12.7 points each. Sacred Heart’s leading scorer, Anquan Hill, is expected to put up around 14.3 points alongside two teammates scoring 12.8 or more points.

Spread Insights

Dartmouth holds a 4-5 record against the spread over their last nine games while Sacred Heart is 5-5 ATS in their recent ten games. The SportsLine model predicts that one side of the spread will cover nearly 60% of the time, but the exact pick is exclusively available via their platform.

This data-driven approach offers bettors timely insights and a valuable edge for wagering on the Dartmouth vs. Sacred Heart game this week.