The Saint Francis U Red Flash (5-7, 1-0 NEC) welcome the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (5-8, 0-1 NEC) to DeGol Arena as they try to prolong their five-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Prediction
In the Knights’ last contest, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 90-55. Rutgers made 12 of their 20 three pointers (60.0 percent), while Fairleigh Dickinson was 4-16 (25.0 percent). Darnell Edge was Fairleigh Dickinson’s high scorer with 17 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
The Red Flash fell to the Buffalo Bulls in their last game, 82-67. Buffalo’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Saint Francis U. The Bulls had a rate of 12.2, while the Red Flash posted a mark of 21.6. With 19 points on 7-for-17 shooting, Keith Braxton was the top scorer from either team.
Opposite tempos will be on display in this showdown. Saint Francis U has preferred to play up-tempo (55th in possessions per game), while Fairleigh Dickinson has been more half-court-oriented (184th in possessions per game).
Edge and Xzavier Malone-Key have been playing well over the last five games for Fairleigh Dickinson. Edge has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Malone-Key has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
After the Red Flash won two out of three contests against the Knights last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last contest, Fairleigh Dickinson won 84-75. The Knights had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.6 vs. 34.5) and had a better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 13.5).
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Saint Francis U Red Flash Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Francis U ranks 22nd in rebounds per game (40.8) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 233rd (32.8).
The Knights rank 27th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Red Flash rank 199th (24.8).
Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 16th in steals per game (8.9) while Saint Francis U ranks 89th (6.9).
The Knights rank 69th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Red Flash rank 132nd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Fairleigh Dickinson averages 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 154th in the nation. Saint Francis U ranks 208th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
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The Knights’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 0.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Red Flash have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (13.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
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