The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (11-11, 6-4 NEC) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they take on the Sacred Heart Pioneers (10-13, 6-4 NEC) at William Pitt Center – West Gym. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Prediction
In the Knights’ last outing, they topped the Robert Morris Colonials, 97-94. The Knights knocked down 31 of their 40 free throws (77.5 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 28.3). Fairleigh Dickinson was lifted by Darnell Edge, who was the team’s leading scorer with 28 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
The Pioneers were victorious over the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers in their last outing, 71-62. The Pioneers made 19 of their 25 free throws (76.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 13.9 (better than their season average of 17.4). E.J. Anosike was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
This game should be a matchup of opposite paces. Sacred Heart has preferred an up-and-down style of play (31st in possessions per game), while Fairleigh Dickinson has been slower-paced (172nd in possessions per game).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, the Knights won 77-67. Fairleigh Dickinson had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.595 vs. 0.459). Sacred Heart, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 24.1).
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Sacred Heart Pioneers Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Sacred Heart ranks 31st in rebounds per game (39.3) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 257th (32.8).
The Knights rank 27th in steals per game (8.0) while the Pioneers rank 185th (5.3).
Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 107th in three pointers allowed per game (21.7) while Sacred Heart ranks 250th (25.9).
The Knights average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 98th in the country. The Pioneers rank 203rd in assists allowed per game (14.7).
Sacred Heart blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which ranks 58th in the NCAA. Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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The Knights’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 2.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Pioneers have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (7.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (12.7 below their season average).
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