The Sacred Heart Pioneers (5-10, 1-3 MAAC) are 4.5-point favorites as they attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Canisius Golden Griffins (6-8, 1-2 MAAC) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Koessler Athletic Center. The matchup airs at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 142.5.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Sacred Heart Cover -4.5 vs Canisius -110
Sacred Heart vs. Canisius betting lines
- Sacred Heart moneyline odds to win: -216
- Canisius moneyline odds to win: +178
- Spread: Sacred Heart (-4.5)
- Total: 142.5
Sacred Heart statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Sacred Heart has fared better when playing at home, covering two times in four home games, and four times in 10 road games.
- At home, the Pioneers go over the total 25% of the time (one of four games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, topping the total in 40% of games (four of 10).
- As a moneyline favorite, Sacred Heart has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.333) compared to away games (.500).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Pioneers have been racking up 73.3 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 74.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Sacred Heart has been more porous on defense as of late, allowing 77.4 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 76.9 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2025-26 season.
- The Pioneers’ last 10 outings have seen them make 9.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2025-26 averages of 10.6 makes and 34.7%.
Sacred Heart betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-8-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
- O-U-P: 5-9-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-4 (Home: 1-2; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.7 (296th in nation) | 45.8 (295th) | 31.3 (264th) | 31.3 (193rd) | 14.7 (157th) | 12.8 (282nd) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Sacred Heart vs. Canisius? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Canisius statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Canisius’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .600 (3-2-0). On the road, it is .375 (3-5-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Golden Griffins games have gone over two of five times at home (40%), and two of eight away (25%).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Golden Griffins have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-1) than away (1-7).
Last season stats
- It was rough sledding for the Golden Griffins last year, who scored only 64.8 points per game (fifth-worst in college basketball) and gave up 78.6 points per contest (25th-worst).
- While Canisius ranked in the bottom 25 in college basketball in rebounds per game with 22.8 (-5-worst), it ranked 324th in college basketball with 33.9 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Golden Griffins put up 11.3 assists per game, which ranked them 330th in college basketball.
Canisius betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-7-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 4-6-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
- O-U-P: 4-9-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 2-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.8 (338th in nation) | 43.7 (194th) | 30.0 (303rd) | 31.0 (179th) | 12.1 (314th) | 12.9 (290th) |
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
