The Saint Francis U Red Flash (18-11, 12-6 NEC) and Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (12-17, 9-9 NEC) bring the regular season to a close when they clash at DeGol Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 155 points with Saint Francis U opening as a 10.5-point favorite.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Prediction
The Knights come in on a high note after defeating the Bryant Bulldogs in their last matchup, 87-83. Fairleigh Dickinson’s 38.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Bryant, who had a mark of 25.7. The Knights’ mark was above their season average of 29.5, while the Bulldogs’ was below the 34.9 mark opponents have averaged against Fairleigh Dickinson this season. Fairleigh Dickinson was lifted by Jahlil Jenkins, who was the team’s high scorer with 22 points on 9-for-12 shooting.
In the Red Flash’s last game, they won big over the Robert Morris Colonials, 80-60. The Red Flash forced 16 turnovers, while the Colonials had a free throw rate of 0.140 (below their season average of 0.237). With 19 points, 10 rebounds and five steals, Saint Francis U’s Keith Braxton played well.
Saint Francis U should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Red Flash rank 62nd in offensive efficiency, while the Knights rank 240th in defensive efficiency.
Fairleigh Dickinson heads into the game with records of 12-17 straight up (SU) and 2-3 against the spread (ATS). Games featuring the Knights have no tendency in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Meanwhile, Saint Francis U owns records of 18-11 SU and 2-2 ATS. Vegas is known to set the total low when the Red Flash are involved, as 75.0 percent of their games have finished over the total.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Darnell Edge (19.0 points) has been stellar for the Knights while Jamaal King (20.2 points and 1.6 steals) has made solid contributions to the Red Flash.
The Red Flash have won both contests against the Knights this season, including an eight-point victory the last time these teams met. Saint Francis U covered as a 2-point favorite and the game finished with a total of 172 points, which was 21.5 points above the projected point total of 150.5 points. The Red Flash had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 20.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.586 vs. 0.517). Braxton was the game’s top overall scorer with 27 points.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, ATS Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Fairleigh Dickinson is 1-2 ATS with 2 unders and 0 overs.
At home, Saint Francis U is 1-1 ATS with 1 over and 1 under.
Saint Francis U ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 171st (6.7).
The Knights average 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 160th in the nation. The Red Flash rank 246th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
Saint Francis U ranks 198th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 243rd (37.3).
The Red Flash average 21.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 152nd in the nation. The Knights rank 182nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 115th in blocks per game (3.3) while Saint Francis U ranks 131st in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Fairleigh Dickinson is 1-1 ATS with 1 over.
Saint Francis U is 1-0 ATS with 1 over over their last five games.
The Knights’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, up from 1.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Red Flash have scored an average of 85.2 points per game (5.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (8.6 below their season average).
