It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (9-11, 4-4 NEC) welcome the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (10-10, 4-4 NEC) to the Rothman Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Free Prediction
In the Blackbirds’ last matchup, they defeated the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 84-71. The Blackbirds knocked down 16 of their 21 free throws (76.2 percent) and held the Blue Devils to an effective field goal percentage of 0.447 (below the 0.499 mark opponents have averaged against LIU Brooklyn this season). LIU Brooklyn rallied around Raul Frias, who contributed 19 points and seven rebounds.
The Knights beat the Bryant Bulldogs in their last contest, 78-63. The Knights, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.1, had an absurd mark of 35.3 and held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.415 (below their season average of 0.474). With 16 points and seven rebounds, Fairleigh Dickinson’s Mike Holloway Jr. had a good game.
It could be an error-filled game for the LIU Brooklyn offense. LIU Brooklyn ranks 291st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.0 percent), while the disruptive defense of Fairleigh Dickinson forces the 30th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.0 percent).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Elyjah Williams recorded 18 points and six rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Knights lost 79-77. LIU Brooklyn’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Blackbirds had 17 offensive rebounds and 40 total rebounds, while the Knights had six and 25, respectively.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
LIU Brooklyn averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 29th in the country. Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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The Blackbirds’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, up from 0.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
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