The Providence Friars (4-2) challenge the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (3-2) at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Providence Friars Betting Prediction
The last time the Knights played, they were defeated by the Lafayette Leopards, 80-76. One of Lafayette’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 8-10 (80.0 percent), while the Knights were just 6-12 (50.0 percent). Xzavier Malone-Key led Fairleigh Dickinson in scoring with 19 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The Friars were victorious over the Iona Gaels in their last outing, 91-79. Providence won the rebounding battle. The Friars had 14 offensive rebounds and 35 total rebounds, while the Gaels had seven and 30, respectively. Alpha Diallo was the game’s top scorer with 23 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field.
The aggressive Providence offense could be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this battle. The Friars rank 68th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.268, while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 219th in FTA rate allowed (0.247) since the 2017-18 season.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Providence Friars Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Providence, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Fairleigh Dickinson averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 56th in the nation. Providence ranks 179th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
The Friars rank 136th in assists allowed per game (13.0) while the Knights rank 232nd (14.3).
Providence averages 35.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 158th in the NCAA. Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
The Knights rank 244th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while the Friars rank 270th (19.4).
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