The UMass Lowell River Hawks are off to an amazing 8-1 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, first in the America East Conference, and are on a six-game winning streak at the moment.
They will now take on the Long Island University Sharks, who are on a terrible 1-6 start to the season in the Northeast Conference and are currently on a five-game losing streak.
They are coming off a defeat in their last outing against the Towson Tigers (74-64). The Sharks will host this game at the Steinberg Wellness Center on Monday (December 5).
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UMass Lowell River Hawks vs Long Island University Sharks: Betting Odds
The River Hawks have eight wins and one loss so far this season. Their sole loss came against Rutgers Scarlett Knights (73-65). Their most impressive wins so far have come against the Sacred Heart Pioneers (90-81), (70-59), and the Brown Bears (73-62). They now have a chance away from home to win their ninth game of the season.
The team is scoring at a healthy 83.3 points per game, which ranks them 28th in the league, and are conceding just 60.3 points, 32nd in the league. Their 3-pt shooting is at an impressive 37.6% whereas the field goal percentage stands at 50.5. Their total offensive rebounds per game are 41.9 and 26.9 defensive rebounds.
The University Sharks only have a win but six losses so far this season. Their only win came against the Mount Saint Vincent Dolphins (111-50). The team is scoring a very poor 66.9 points per game and is conceding a massive 79.6 points. Their three-pt shooting is decent at 36% while the field goal percentage is at a low of 40.8.
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs Long Island University Sharks: Match Details
Fixture: UMass Lowell River Hawks @ Long Island University Sharks
Date & Time: Monday, December 5, 07:00 p.m ET
Venue: Steinburg Wellness Center, New York City, New York
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs Long Island University Sharks: Prediction
The under is 4-0 in the River Hawks' last four games and also 4-0 after a straight win. They are also 3-0-1 against the spread in their last four games and 5-0-1 against the spread after a straight win.
Both teams have met four times before and are tied for 2-2. However, the situation is completely different tonight. UMass Lowell are a far superior team this season and are the clear favorites to win the game.
Final Prediction: Total Under 145 (-110)
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