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Le Moyne vs LIU Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 29, 2026
Le Moyne heads to Brooklyn for a Northeast Conference game against LIU on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. The matchup is set for the Steinberg Wellness Center and will be streamed locally through NEC coverage. LIU is priced as the favorite at home, and the number reflects two things: the Sharks’ strong 5-1 home record and a general belief that they control games better in this building.
But this isn’t a blind “home favorite” spot. Le Moyne has already beaten LIU once this season, and both teams can score efficiently when they’re getting clean looks. The spread at 6.5 is asking LIU to win with margin, not just win.
Le Moyne vs LIU Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring the latest college basketball odds for any late movement on the spread or total.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Moyne Dolphins | +215 | +6.5 (-109) | 147.5 (-110) |
| LIU Sharks | -266 | -6.5 (-111) | 147.5 (-110) |
Le Moyne Betting Form
Le Moyne comes in off an 87-74 win over Fairleigh Dickinson, and the offensive profile is what makes them live as a road dog. They shoot it well enough from the field, they have legitimate three-point shooting, and they can string together runs without needing the game to turn chaotic. That’s important when you’re catching +6.5, because the cover is usually built on steady offense and avoiding the empty three-minute stretch.
The other key point is familiarity. Le Moyne already beat LIU 83-77 earlier in the season, and that matters because it tells you they can solve some of the matchup problems. It doesn’t guarantee a repeat, but it does raise the baseline confidence that this number is at least a little inflated by the venue.
The road record is not elite, but it’s competent enough to support a dog position, especially with the Dolphins’ shooting efficiency. If Le Moyne keeps the turnover count manageable and doesn’t get buried in second-chance points, they can stay inside this margin. For their recent results and trend lines, check the Le Moyne stats and results.
LIU Betting Form
LIU has been strong at home, and that’s the simplest reason they’re laying 6.5. They’re efficient offensively, they can hit threes, and they’ve shown they can close games as a favorite. The narrow win over Stonehill is also a reminder that they can win without playing their cleanest game, which is a useful trait when you’re priced to win with margin.
From a betting standpoint, the question is whether LIU can create separation. Laying -6.5 in a matchup where both teams have similar scoring output usually requires extra possessions, a rebounding edge, or defensive disruption that turns into transition points. If LIU gets those, the spread is very realistic. If they don’t, it turns into a game where LIU might still win, but the margin stays uncomfortable.
The 5-1 home record suggests LIU’s shot quality is more consistent in this building, and that can matter if Le Moyne’s defense gives up catch-and-shoot looks. For splits and recent outcomes, use the LIU schedule and stats.
Le Moyne vs LIU Matchup Breakdown
This game is about shot-making versus margin creation. Both teams can score efficiently. Both teams can make threes. That pushes the handicap toward who can generate the extra possessions that decide covers. Turnovers, offensive rebounds, and free throws are usually the separator when the scoring profiles look similar.
The total at 147.5 is also telling. This isn’t priced like a pure half-court grind, but it’s not a runaway pace number either. The over needs both teams to stay efficient and avoid the long dry spells that can creep in when conference opponents know each other. The under needs the pace to be more controlled and for one team to win the shot-quality battle without turning the game into a free-throw parade late.
Venue matters here. LIU’s home split is strong, and this is the type of gym where a home run can change the tone quickly. The key for Le Moyne is weathering the first wave and keeping the game in a one-to-two possession window into the second half. If they do, +6.5 becomes very live because late-game variance favors the dog, especially if LIU is protecting a lead and playing clock.
Le Moyne vs LIU Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Le Moyne +6.5. The earlier head-to-head win combined with similar scoring profiles makes the points attractive. LIU can win this game, but winning by 7 or more requires a cleaner performance and a possession edge that isn’t guaranteed against a Le Moyne team that can shoot.
On the total, I lean under 147.5, but it’s not a high-confidence position. The number is workable if the pace stays modest and both teams trade some empty half-court trips. The risk is that both teams are efficient enough from three to erase the under quickly, and late fouling can inflate a total if it’s close.
If you’re playing one bet, I’d keep it simple and take the points with the Dolphins. The spread gives you room for a competitive road performance, and the matchup history supports the idea that Le Moyne can keep this within range.
Best Bet: Le Moyne +6.5
NCAAB Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
If you’re building a slate around this game, start on the college basketball picks page to compare sides and totals across the board. I also like weighing your strongest leans against the track record on the best handicappers page, then cross-checking the leaderboard to see who’s been sharp recently.
For additional matchup coverage, the NCAAB previews hub keeps everything in one place, and the college basketball teams hub helps you jump between profiles quickly. If you’re tightening up your process, the Expert Betting Guide is a useful refresher, and the ScoresAndStats blog is where broader betting angles and strategy pieces live.
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