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Georgia Bulldogs vs Long Island Sharks Picks and Predictions – December 29, 2025
Georgia wraps up its non-conference slate on Monday night when the Bulldogs host Long Island at Stegeman Coliseum. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The Bulldogs come in at 9–3, riding a top-10 offense and averaging nearly 100 points per game. LIU enters 2–10 and has struggled defensively in nearly every outing.
Oddsmakers opened Georgia as a -24.5 favorite, with the total set at a lofty 168.5. The Bulldogs are among the most explosive teams in the country, while LIU ranks bottom 10 nationally in defensive efficiency. The only real question here is whether Georgia hits cruise control early — or buries the Sharks under 40 minutes of pressure.
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Georgia Bulldogs vs Long Island Sharks Odds
Here are the current betting odds for this game. Check the latest college basketball odds for updates as lines may shift before tipoff.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Bulldogs | -4500 | -24.5 (-110) | U 168.5 (-110) |
| LIU Sharks | +1600 | +24.5 (-110) | O 168.5 (-110) |
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Form
Georgia’s offense is the story here. The Bulldogs lead the nation in scoring at 99.8 PPG and are ranked top five in both offensive efficiency and tempo. Noah Thomasson and RJ Melendez have become a devastating combo in the backcourt, and Georgia’s transition attack is nearly impossible to contain when they’re at home.
Defensively, Georgia has been average — they don’t lock teams down, but they force enough turnovers to create margin. They’ve covered large spreads before, especially when they get hot early. With a deep bench and a commitment to pace, they rarely take their foot off the gas until late in the second half.
For pace and scoring breakdowns, visit the Georgia stats and results, and double-check the Georgia injury report before betting large spreads.
Long Island Sharks Betting Form
LIU has struggled badly this season. The Sharks are allowing over 88 PPG and have one of the worst turnover rates in the country. Offensively, they move the ball well in stretches but shoot under 30% from three and rarely get to the free throw line. Their tempo is middle-of-the-pack, but defensively, they simply can’t get stops.
They’ve already lost five games by 25+ points this season, and this will be their toughest opponent yet. If they can’t slow the game down, Georgia could blow this open in the first 10 minutes. Even backdoor covers are hard to count on — LIU’s bench drops off fast when games are out of reach.
Check the LIU schedule and stats, and monitor lineup notes on the LIU injury report in case of any key absences.
Georgia Bulldogs vs Long Island Sharks Matchup Breakdown
This is a full-blown mismatch. Georgia plays fast, scores at will, and has the kind of depth that sustains scoring even when the starters rest. LIU doesn’t have the defensive structure or personnel to compete for more than a few possessions at a time.
Key matchup edges:
- Georgia ranks top 3 in fast break scoring and pace.
- LIU allows opponents to shoot 56% inside the arc and commits 19 fouls per game.
- The Bulldogs’ bench averages 35+ PPG — top 15 nationally.
- LIU is 0–4 ATS as a 20+ point underdog this season.
The only real concern for spread bettors is whether Georgia clears the 25-point margin before easing off. That said, they’ve covered numbers like this more than once already — especially against bad defenses.
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Georgia Bulldogs vs Long Island Sharks Predictions and Best Bets
There’s nothing subtle about this one. Georgia is going to run, score, and dominate the glass. LIU can’t defend or slow pace, and that’s a deadly combo in Athens. The only question is whether Georgia clears 100 — not if they win or cover.
The total is high but makes sense given Georgia’s pace. If LIU can push 70 — possible in garbage time — the Over is definitely live. But even if they don’t, Georgia might get close to the number by themselves.
Still, the sharper edge is the spread.
Best Bet: Georgia -24.5 (-110).
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