LIU Sharks vs La Salle Explorers Prediction, 11/7/2026 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: LIU Sharks vs La Salle Explorers

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA

TV: ESPN+

John Glaser Arena is the location where the La Salle Explorers (0-1) will take on the LIU Sharks (0-2) on Saturday.

The LIU Sharks faced off with Seton Hall and ended up losing by a score of 67-60 in their last contest. LIU ended the game with a 36.4% field goal percentage (20 of 55) and converted 5 out of their 21 shots from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, the Sharks made 15 of their 18 attempts for a percentage of 83.3%. With regard to pulling down boards, they earned a total of 27 with 7 of them being of the offensive sort. They also recorded 13 dimes in this game in addition to creating 16 turnovers and having 13 steals. In reference to the defense, LIU allowed the other team to shoot 40.8% from the field on 20 out of 49 shooting. Seton Hall dished out 14 dimes and had 9 steals for the contest. In addition, Seton Hall had 37 rebounds (9 offensive, 28 defensive), but wasn't able to record a block. Seton Hall ended up going 75.0% from the free throw line by converting 21 of 28 attempts. They converted 6 of their 21 tries from three-point range. When discussing fouls, the Sharks finished with 21 and Seton Hall racked up 15 fouls.

Vasean Allette is a guy who was a major contributor in the game. He ended up shooting 50.0% from the field and dished out 5 assists. He saw the court for 38 mins and totaled 7 boards. He left the arena with 20 points on 6 of 12 shooting.

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LIU heads into this one with a mark of 0-2 so far this year. They are turning it over 14.5 times per contest and as a unit they commit 23.5 personal fouls every game. As a team, LIU is pulling in 33.5 boards per game and has accounted for 22 dimes for the campaign, which ranks 141st in Division 1 in terms of passing. The Sharks are connecting on 22.0% on shots from distance (9 of 41) and 73.0% from the charity stripe. They average 60.0 points per outing (316th in the nation) while going 38.2% from the field.

When they are on the defensive end, the Sharks are able to force 13.0 turnovers per contest while drawing 16.5 fouls. They give up 22.6% from beyond the arc and they rank 184th in college in points per game from their opponents (70.5). The Sharks defensively are giving up a field goal percentage of 40.5% (45 of 111) and they surrender 41.5 boards per contest as a squad. They are currently ranked 262nd in D-1 in giving up assists to the opposition with 21 relinquished for the season.

The last time they took the hardwood, the La Salle Explorers took a defeat with a final score of 94-55 against Houston. In the matter of rebounds, La Salle allowed Houston to pull down 41 in all (12 on the offensive glass). They finished shooting 35.7% from 3-point land by shooting 5 out of 14 and walked away from this one shooting 27 out of 37 from the charity stripe (73.0%). The Explorers permitted Houston to make 31 of their 57 attempts from the field which had them shooting 54.4% in the game. When this game wrapped up, the Explorers finished shooting 15 for 60 from the floor which had them sitting at 25.0%. In reference to shooting from distance, La Salle converted 8 of their 39 tries (20.5%). They were able to make 17 of those for a clip of 73.9%. Houston was called for 20 fouls in the matchup which took the Explorers to the free throw line for a total of 23 shots. They also turned it over 18 times, while recording 6 steals for this game. The Explorers were able to corral 14 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards totaling 23 in this game.

Kam Burton was important for the Explorers in this contest. He buried 4 out of 12 in this contest for a field goal percentage of 33.3%, and added 2 rebounds. He earned 15 points in his 29 minutes on the court, but didn't get an assist.

La Salle has a win-loss record of 0-1 so far this season. As an offensive unit, the Explorers are connecting on 25.0% from the floor, which ranks them 360th in the nation. La Salle has tallied 55 points this season and they average 32.0 boards per game. They are assisting teammates 11.0 times per contest (286th in the country) and they are giving up possession 19.0 times per contest. The Explorers commit 26.0 personal fouls every game and they go 73.9% from the charity stripe.

The La Salle defense allows 35.7% from downtown (5 of 14) and opponents are converting on 73.0% of their shots from the free throw line. They relinquish 21.0 dimes and 47.0 total boards per game, which is ranked 353rd and 349th in college. The Explorers on defense are ranked 340th in college in PPG surrendered with 94.0. They are able to force 13.0 turnovers per game and have let teams shoot 54.4% from the field (342nd in D-1).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take LIU

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