The Fairfield Stags (1-1) welcome the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (2-0) to Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard for their home opener. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Fairfield Stags Free Prediction
In the Blackbirds’ last contest, they defeated the Brown Bears, 83-81. The Blackbirds had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 vs. 17.1) and had a better turnover percentage (15.3 vs. 17.7). LIU Brooklyn rallied around Julian Batts, who was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
The Stags edged the Bucknell Bison in their last contest, 60-58. One of Fairfield’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 14-17 (82.4 percent), while the Bison were just 13-22 (59.1 percent). Neftali Alvarez was the top scorer from either team with 16 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
There should be plenty of transition offense in this meeting that features a pair of the NCAA’s more fast-paced teams. Fairfield ranks 56th in possessions per game (72.4) and LIU Brooklyn is 38th (73.0) since last season.
The Stags won the only contest against the Blackbirds last season, 76-72. Fairfield had a better effective field goal percentage (0.533 vs. 0.435). LIU Brooklyn, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.463 vs. 0.180).
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Fairfield Stags Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
LIU Brooklyn averages 38.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 40th in the nation. Fairfield ranks 280th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
The Stags rank 27th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while the Blackbirds rank 135th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2).
Fairfield ranks 136th in steals per game (6.3) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 210th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Stags rank 116th in assists per game (14.3) while the Blackbirds rank 142nd in assists allowed per game (13.2).
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