LIU vs. Stonehill betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 23

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The Long Island Sharks (11-8, 5-1 NEC) hit the road in NEC action against the Stonehill Skyhawks (6-13, 3-3 NEC) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The Sharks are favored by 6.5 points in the game. The matchup’s point total is 137.5.

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LIU Cover -6.5 vs Stonehill -109

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LIU vs. Stonehill betting lines

  • LIU moneyline odds to win: -294
  • Stonehill moneyline odds to win: +235
  • Spread: LIU (-6.5)
  • Total: 137.5

LIU statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • When playing at home, LIU has a better record against the spread (3-3-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (6-7-0).
  • The Sharks have gone over the over/under in three of six home games (50%), compared to six of 13 road games (46.2%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, LIU has won a higher percentage of its home games (1.000) compared to away games (.800).

Recent trends

  • The Sharks have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 73.4 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.5 points fewer than the 74.9 they’ve scored this season.
  • LIU’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (71.8) is 4.6 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (76.4).
  • Over their last 10 outings, the Sharks are making 0.4 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.6 compared to 6.2 season-long), while shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (35.5% compared to 36.1% season-long).

LIU betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-10-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 6-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 1-4-0 (As Favorite: 4-6-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-10-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 6-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-1 (Home: 5-0; Away: 4-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.3 (80th in nation) 46.6 (310th) 33.1 (156th) 30.4 (143rd) 13.9 (201st) 13.7 (343rd)

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Stonehill statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In 2025-26 against the spread, Stonehill has a lower winning percentage at home (.250, 1-3-0 record) than on the road (.667, 8-4-0).
  • In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Skyhawks’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, two of four) than on the road (25%, three of 12).
  • When moneyline underdogs, the Skyhawks have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-0) than on the road (2-10).

Recent trends

  • The Skyhawks have fared worse offensively over their last 10 games, posting 67.3 points per contest, 0.3 fewer points their than season average of 67.6.
  • Stonehill is allowing 68.1 points per game in its last 10 games, which is 2.7 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (70.8).
  • Over their past 10 games, the Skyhawks are making 7.5 three-pointers per contest, 0.4 fewer threes than their season average (7.9). They have a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (35.4%) compared to their season average (34.6%).

Stonehill betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 8-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 6-4-0 (As Favorite: 0-3-0; As Underdog: 9-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-12-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 3-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-11 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.3 (313th in nation) 42.3 (99th) 36.0 (44th) 30.0 (126th) 13.4 (237th) 13.9 (351st)
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