Maine Black Bears defeat Sacred Heart Pioneers 74-72: Recap & Betting Results

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NCAAB · Maine Black Bears 74, Sacred Heart Pioneers 72

The Maine Black Bears beat the Sacred Heart Pioneers 74-72 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at William H. Pitt Center. The Maine Black Bears covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 142.5, with 146 points combined.

Maine Black Bears vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers final score and game recap

The Maine Black Bears won by 2 points.

Who covered the spread in Maine Black Bears vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers?

The Maine Black Bears covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 2 points.

The spread opened at Sacred Heart Pioneers -6.5 and closed at Sacred Heart Pioneers -5.5.

Did Maine Black Bears vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers go over or under the total?

The game went over: 146 points combined against a closing total of 142.5, over by 3.5.

The total opened at 143.5 and closed at 142.5.

Maine Black Bears vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Maine Black Bears at +210 and the Sacred Heart Pioneers at -265. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Sacred Heart Pioneers a 69% favorite. The Maine Black Bears won as the underdog at +210: $210 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Maine Black Bears between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 143.5 to 142.5, and the game went over.

This result left the Maine Black Bears 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. 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.

This result left the Sacred Heart Pioneers 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.

What's next for Maine Black Bears and Sacred Heart Pioneers?

Next for the Maine Black Bears: the Manhattan Jaspers at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the Sacred Heart Pioneers: at the New Hampshire Wildcats on Sunday, November 8, 2026.