It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (8-8, 2-2 NEC) welcome the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (6-10, 1-3 NEC) to the Steinberg Wellness Center. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Betting Prediction
In the Knights’ last outing, they were defeated by the Wagner Seahawks, 66-60. Wagner won the rebounding battle. The Seahawks had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 14) and total rebounds (38 vs. 22). Fairleigh Dickinson’s Mike Holloway Jr. played well, finishing with 19 points.
The Blackbirds beat the Robert Morris Colonials in their last contest, 80-73. The Blackbirds, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.500, had a ridiculous mark of 0.660 and had a free throw rate of 0.280 (above their season average of 0.263). With 21 points and nine assists, LIU Brooklyn’s Jashaun Agosto played well.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of LIU Brooklyn. LIU Brooklyn ranks 301st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Fairleigh Dickinson forces the 19th-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.0 percent).
After the Blackbirds won two out of three games against the Knights last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent game, LIU Brooklyn won 78-77. LIU Brooklyn had a much better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 17.5). Fairleigh Dickinson, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (19-27; 70.4 percent).
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – LIU Brooklyn, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Fairleigh Dickinson averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 22nd in the country. LIU Brooklyn ranks 155th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Knights have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Fairleigh Dickinson has defeated opponents by an average of 0.6 points.
During their last five games, the Blackbirds have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
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