Match Analysis: Queens University Royals vs Sacred Heart Pioneers – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-15
- Time: 8:00 PM UTC
- Location: Curry Arena, Charlotte, North Carolina
Game Overview
The Queens University Royals host the Sacred Heart Pioneers in a non-conference NCAA basketball matchup. Queens enters as favorites with a slight edge at home, but both teams have struggled against non-conference opponents. The game is projected to be moderately paced with a total near 166.5 points.
Key Factors to Consider
- Queens University averages 77.3 points scored and concedes 84.5 points per game, showing weaker defense. Sacred Heart scores slightly more at 81 points per game but also allows 77.3 points, indicating a better defensive performance overall. Both teams come off recent losses, with Queens holding a 1-3 record and Sacred Heart 1-2.
- No recent head-to-head data available, but Sacred Heart has struggled significantly on the road with 12 losses in their last 13 non-conference away games, often trailing at halftime.
- No significant injury reports influencing starters or key rotation players for either side.
- Queens is playing at home, which historically gives them a marginal advantage. Sacred Heart faces the difficulty of a third consecutive road game. Game timing is a daytime match, which historically suggests lower scoring totals for both teams.
- Both teams are motivated to reverse early season struggles. Queens seeks to defend home court for their only win of the season, while Sacred Heart hopes to break a tough road losing trend.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Queens: -210, Sacred Heart: +168 | Queens University Royals | ★★★★☆ 72% |
| Spread | Queens: -114, Sacred Heart: -106 | Queens University Royals -4.5 | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Over/under | Over: -110, Under: -114 | Under 166.5 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Queens University Royals 0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 166.5 7% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 166.5 at 7% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Queens University Royals to win on the moneyline, cover the -4.5 spread, and the game to go under 166.5 total points.
Predicted Score: Queens University Royals 87 – Sacred Heart Pioneers 77