It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Robert Morris Colonials (5-8) welcome the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (5-7) to the UPMC Events Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Robert Morris Colonials ATS Prediction
The last time the Knights played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 90-55. Rutgers’ 0.631 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Fairleigh Dickinson, who had a mark of 0.397. Darnell Edge led Fairleigh Dickinson in scoring with 17 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
The Colonials got blown out by the USC Trojans in their last contest, 83-62. One of USC’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 25 trips to the line, while Robert Morris went just 11 times. Robert Morris’ Koby Thomas recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds in the contest.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Knights won the most recent contest 73-67. The Knights had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 26.5) and had a better turnover percentage (16.6 vs. 19.3).
Edge and Xzavier Malone-Key have been playing well over the last five games for Fairleigh Dickinson. Edge has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Malone-Key has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
It could be an error-filled game for the Robert Morris offense. Robert Morris ranks 290th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.0 percent), while the gambling defense of Fairleigh Dickinson forces the 43rd-most turnovers in the country (22.6 percent).
Fairleigh Dickinson at Robert Morris Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fairleigh Dickinson averages 8.7 steals per game, which ranks 20th in the country. Robert Morris ranks 110th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
The Knights rank 60th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Colonials rank 103rd in blocks allowed per game (2.8).
Robert Morris is 36th in the country with 19.8 three pointers allowed per game while Fairleigh Dickinson is 45th with 19.8 three pointers allowed per game.
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The Knights’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 1.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
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