Sacred Heart vs Albany Prediction 12-18-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Sacred Heart vs Albany Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th, at the Western Hall.  Let’s take a look at a free pick between the Sacred Heart Pioneers and Albany Great Danes. 

Sacred Heart Looks to Bounce Back

Sacred Heart in the last game faced off against Quinnipiac and the defense was an issue. Sacred Heart scored 73 points, but the defense gave up 83 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime they were only down three points, but in the second half they struggled and ended up losing. Amiri Stewart put up 18 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Sacred Heart is averaging 72.3 points while their defense is giving up 74.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 257th in the league while the defense is ranked 270th. 

Why Sacred Heart Will Beat Albany

• Sacred Heart has won seven of its last eight day games at William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center.
• UAlbany has lost five of its last six road games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
• Sacred Heart has won the first half in each of its last three day games against non-Conference opponents.

Albany Struggled in the Last Game

Albany in the last game faced off against Drexel and they weren’t good enough. Albany scored 70 points, but the defense gave up 77 points and that led to the defeat. Amar’e Marshall was the top player for Marshall putting up 19 points and two assists. Albany on the season is averaging 77.3 points while their defense is giving up  giving up 74.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 151st in the league while the defense is ranked 268th. As a team they shot 45.4 percent from the field and need to get the scoring going early in this game. 

Sacred Heart vs Albany Prediction 

At home this season, Sacred Heart is 2-0 straight up and away from home, Albany has had it’s issues winning only 1 of the five games they have played. Sacred Heart on the season is averaging 72.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up teh score here. Albany’s offense is going to have no answer and it’s going to be the home team that gets the job done. Back Sacred Heart against the spread.