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Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Favored to Win Against Sacred Heart Pioneers in Highly Anticipated Matchup

Game time: January 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Knott Arena — Emmitsburg, MD

Article updated Jan 11, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Sacred Heart Pioneers will face the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers in an upcoming game at Knott Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Pioneers will look to break their two-game

Game outlook

The Sacred Heart Pioneers will face the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers in an upcoming game at Knott Arena on Sunday afternoon. The Pioneers will look to break their two-game road losing streak, while the Mountaineers aim to continue their winning streak after defeating Manhattan. With both teams having split their last 10 meetings, the Mountaineers are currently favored to win by 4.5 points according to the opening betting line. Stay tuned to see which team emerges victorious in this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pioneers +160 | Mountaineers -194

Spread: Pioneers +4.5 (-110) | Mountaineers -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Mount Saint Marys will win straight-up is 66%.

Sacred Heart Pioneers

The Sacred Heart Pioneers recently had their two-game winning streak come to an end in a one-point loss to Merrimack. Despite averaging 75.3 points per game, they only scored 65 points in their last game and struggled defensively, giving up 66 points. Anquan Hill led the team with 17 points and eight rebounds. Looking ahead to their next game, it will be important for the Pioneers to improve their defensive efforts if they want to secure a win. With a power ranking of 261, Sacred Heart is ranked 160 in offense and 293 in defense. They are currently 6-9 for the season and average 44.96% of their field goals and 38.37% of their three-pointers. For those looking for NCAAB predictions, this may be a game to keep an eye on.

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Mount Saint Marys Mountaineers Analysis

The Mount Saint Mary's Mountaineers are coming off wins over Niagara and Manhattan, with leading scorer Terrell Ard Jr. contributing 16 points in their last game. Despite a strong offensive performance, they have struggled defensively, giving up an average of 71.8 points per game. In their upcoming game, they will look to maintain their momentum and secure their third consecutive win. The team has a power ranking of 195 and ranks #246 for offense and #211 for defense. They have a record of 10-5 (11-3 ATS) overall. For offense, the Mountaineers shoot 43.25% from the field and 32.68% from three-point range, while averaging 37.00 rebounds per game. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 42.71% from the field and 28.83% from beyond the arc. To improve their chances of winning, Mount Saint Mary's will need to continue their strong offensive performance while tightening up their defense.

Mount St. Mary's Dominance on Display Ahead of Game Against Pioneers

Mount St. Mary's has demonstrated strong performance recently, securing victories in four out of their last five games, in comparison to the Pioneers who have lost four of their last six games. The Mountaineers have a competitive advantage in the upcoming game due to their impressive shooting accuracy at home, with a shooting percentage exceeding 47%, while the Pioneers have achieved a lower percentage of 42% on the road. Additionally, Mount St. Mary's proficiency at the free-throw line, with a success rate of over 76%, contrasts with the Pioneers' rate of 73%. Their effective rebounding, particularly in offensive rebounds, provides them with greater scoring opportunities. Furthermore, the team has minimized turnovers, reducing the Pioneers' scoring chances. Given the Pioneers' defensive struggles, surrendering over 81 points per game on the road, it is anticipated that they will face challenges containing the Mountaineers. Therefore, it is advisable to place confidence in Mount St. Mary's ability to cover the spread.

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SportsJaw Pioneers vs Mountaineers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Pioneers vs Mountaineers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Sacred Heart Pioneers+160 → +143Moved
  • Moneyline · Mount Saint Marys Mountaineers-194 → -166Moved
  • Spread · Sacred Heart Pioneers+4.5 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Mount Saint Marys Mountaineers-4.5 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over148 (-110) → 151.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under148 (-110) → 151.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Sacred Heart Pioneers
2-7 matchup record · 4-5-0 ATS · 6-3-0 O/U
Last 9 completed games on file
Mount Saint Marys Mountaineers
4-4 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-12T03:15:44.557Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Mount Saint Marys Mountaineers defeated Sacred Heart Pioneers 73-71

Mount Saint Marys Mountaineers defeated Sacred Heart Pioneers 73-71 on January 12, 2025, a 2-point decision in the series. Mount Saint Marys Mountaineers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 41-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded Sacred Heart Pioneers +3.5 (-110) spread, Sacred Heart Pioneers covered, while the 144 combined points finished under the recorded total of 151.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MbcTotal · Under 148.5 (-110)Win
  • EljefeSpread · Mount Saint Marys Mountaineers -4.5 (-110)Loss