The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (2-8) will try to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (4-5) at Rothman Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Prediction
The Peacocks will be hoping for similar success after topping the Lafayette Leopards in their last game, 93-86. The Peacocks had a better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 16.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 27.5). With 25 points on 10-for-24 shooting, Davauhnte Turner was Saint Peter’s’ high scorer.
In the Knights’ previous game, they lost big to 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). With 17 points on 7-for-18 shooting, Darnell Edge was Fairleigh Dickinson’s high scorer.
The Peacocks won the sole contest against the Knights last season, 77-53. Saint Peter’s was lights out from beyond the arc (11-26; 42.3 percent). Fairleigh Dickinson, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.321 vs. 0.094).
It could be an error-filled game for the Saint Peter’s offense. Since last season, Saint Peter’s ranks 321st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.5 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Fairleigh Dickinson has forced the 54th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.8 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Saint Peter’s averages 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 21st in the nation. Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
The Knights average 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 28th in the NCAA. The Peacocks rank 139th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
Fairleigh Dickinson averages 34.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 131st in the NCAA. Saint Peter’s ranks 186th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
The Knights average 20.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 175th in the NCAA. The Peacocks rank 198th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
Fairleigh Dickinson averages 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 141st in the country. Saint Peter’s ranks 164th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
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