The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (3-3) meet the Albany Great Danes (2-4) in the Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic at SSE Arena Belfast. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Albany Great Danes ATS Prediction
The last time the Blackbirds played, they were defeated by the NJIT Highlanders, 77-70. NJIT’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over LIU Brooklyn. The Highlanders had a rate of 12.6 (better than their season average of 15.6), while the Blackbirds posted a mark of 18.7 (above their season average of 14.0). Raiquan Clark was the game’s high scorer with 31 points on 10-for-18 shooting.
The Great Danes lost to the Milwaukee Panthers in their last contest, 79-70. Milwaukee couldn’t miss, shooting 58.5 percent from the field. Albany, on the other hand, had a field goal percentage of 39.0. With 23 points on 6-for-15 shooting, Ahmad Clark led Albany in scoring.
Albany should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Great Danes rank 78th in offensive efficiency, while the Blackbirds rank 234th in defensive efficiency. It will also be a matchup of conflicting styles as the aggressively-paced Blackbirds rank 42nd in possessions per game, while the more methodical Great Danes rank 313th.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Albany Great Danes ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Albany ranks 11th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 266th (37.1).
The Blackbirds rank 71st in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while the Great Danes rank 317th (16.9).
LIU Brooklyn ranks 62nd in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Albany ranks 242nd (4.2).
The Blackbirds rank 199th in steals per game (5.9) while the Great Danes rank 287th (4.8).
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