Niagara vs Sacred Heart

League: NCAAB | Date: 2026-01-02 04:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-02 12:11 PM EST

💰 Best Bet #1 [Sacred Heart / Spread / -3.5 at -110 / 55% / Sacred Heart’s stronger recent form and defensive efficiency give them an edge to cover on the road against a struggling Niagara team.]
💰 Best Bet #2 [Under / Total / 143.5 at -110 / 52% / Both teams rank low in offensive efficiency and pace, with recent games trending under due to poor shooting percentages and turnover issues.]
💰 Best Bet #3 [Sacred Heart / Moneyline / -160 / 52% / As the better overall team this season with a winning conference record, Sacred Heart holds value despite being away.]

Niagara vs Sacred Heart on 2026-01-02

Game Times

ET: 4:00 PM
CT: 3:00 PM
MT: 2:00 PM
PT: 1:00 PM
AKT: 12:00 PM
HST: 10:00 AM

💸 Public Bets
[65% Niagara / 35% Sacred Heart]

💰 Money Distribution
[40% Niagara / 60% Sacred Heart]

💹 Market Alignment
[Divergent]

📉 Line Movement
[Line opened at -3 and moved to -3.5 with sharp action on Sacred Heart despite public leaning toward the home underdog]

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
[+3.2% on Sacred Heart spread; implied probability undervalues their superior adjusted defensive rating and Niagara’s home struggles]

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Niagara | 48% |
| Win % for Sacred Heart | 52% |
| Spread Cover % for Sacred Heart -3.5 | 55% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 45% / Under: 55% |
| Average Total Points | 142 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-14, 16] |

Top 3 Player Props
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⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment heavily favors the home underdog Niagara, but sharp money is on Sacred Heart, creating a divergent market that supports fading the public. Both teams exhibit low offensive outputs with Niagara allowing 75 points per game and Sacred Heart scoring under 72 on average, pointing to a low-scoring affair overall. The mathematical edge lies in following the professionals on the road favorite given the records and efficiency metrics.

🔮 Recommended Play
[Fade the public on Niagara] — Sacred Heart’s form and the reverse line movement indicate strong value in the away team.

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