The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (2-6) go head-to-head with the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (4-4) at the Yanitelli Center. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds at Saint Peter’s Peacocks Free Prediction
The last time the Blackbirds played, they blew out the College of New Rochelle Blue Angels, 109-76. The Blackbirds had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.597 vs. 0.363) and had a better free throw rate (0.221 vs. 0.179). LIU Brooklyn was lifted by Ty Flowers, who finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
The Peacocks beat the Lafayette Leopards in their last game, 93-86. The Peacocks had a better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 16.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 27.5). Davauhnte Turner led Saint Peter’s in scoring with 25 points on 10-for-24 shooting from the field.
The Peacocks won the only contest against the Blackbirds last season, 71-56. The Peacocks had a better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 15.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.425 vs. 0.353).
Contrasting styles will be on display in this showdown. Since the 2017-18 season, LIU Brooklyn has preferred to play quickly (55th in possessions per game), while Saint Peter’s has been more methodical (328th in possessions per game).
LIU Brooklyn at Saint Peter’s Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
LIU Brooklyn ranks 71st in rebounds per game (38.0) while Saint Peter’s ranks 281st (33.1).
The Blackbirds rank 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while the Peacocks rank 177th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
Saint Peter’s ranks 105th in steals per game (6.6) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 188th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
The Blackbirds rank 202nd in assists per game (12.7) while the Peacocks rank 261st (11.5).
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