The Lafayette Leopards (1-2) welcome the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (1-2) to Kirby Sports Center for their home opener. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers at Lafayette Leopards Betting Prediction
The last time the Terriers played, they were blown out by the Richmond Spiders, 88-66. Richmond’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over St. Francis Brooklyn. The Spiders had a rate of 0.681, while the Terriers posted a mark of 0.461. St. Francis Brooklyn’s Glenn Sanabria played well, recording 14 points and six rebounds.
The Leopards got blown out by the Penn Quakers in their last matchup, 91-61. One of Penn’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 8-9 (88.9 percent), while the Leopards were just 1-3 (33.3 percent). With 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting, Kyle Stout led Lafayette in scoring.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Lafayette. Dating back to last season, Lafayette ranks 260th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of St. Francis Brooklyn has forced the 57th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.0 percent).
St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers vs. Lafayette Leopards Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while Lafayette ranks 253rd (23.8).
The Terriers rank 63rd in steals per game (7.1) while the Leopards rank 292nd (4.1).
Lafayette ranks 166th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 278th (37.9).
The Terriers rank 27th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Leopards rank 113th (12.8).
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