La Salle Explorers defeat Long Island University Sharks 88-80: Recap & Betting Results

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAB · Long Island University Sharks 80, La Salle Explorers 88

The La Salle Explorers beat the Long Island University Sharks 88-80 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at John Glaser Arena. The La Salle Explorers covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 150, with 168 points combined.

Long Island University Sharks vs. La Salle Explorers final score and game recap

The La Salle Explorers won by 8 points.

Who covered the spread in Long Island University Sharks vs. La Salle Explorers?

The La Salle Explorers covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites, winning by 8 points.

The spread opened at La Salle Explorers -4.5 and closed at La Salle Explorers -5.5.

Did Long Island University Sharks vs. La Salle Explorers go over or under the total?

The game went over: 168 points combined against a closing total of 150, over by 18.

The total opened at 144.5 and closed at 150.

Long Island University Sharks vs. La Salle Explorers odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Long Island University Sharks at +180 and the La Salle Explorers at -222. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the La Salle Explorers a 66% favorite. The La Salle Explorers won as the favorite at -222: $45.05 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the La Salle Explorers between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 144.5 to 150, and the game went over.

This result left the Long Island University Sharks 0-3 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it three straight losses for the Long Island University Sharks.

This result left the La Salle Explorers 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.

What's next for Long Island University Sharks and La Salle Explorers?

Next for the Long Island University Sharks: at the Towson Tigers on Monday, November 9, 2026. Next for the La Salle Explorers: at the Villanova Wildcats on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.