The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (2-7) will try to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (6-4) at Peter Aquilone Court. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers Free Prediction
The last time the Peacocks played, they beat the Lafayette Leopards, 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). Saint Peter’s received a boost from Davauhnte Turner, who led the team in scoring with 25 points on 10-for-24 shooting.
The Terriers had no trouble getting past the Medgar Evers Cougars in their last contest, 92-42. The Terriers had a much better free throw rate (0.400 vs. 0.103) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.5 vs. 21.6). With 14 points and eight rebounds, Jalen Jordan had a solid game for St. Francis Brooklyn.
The Peacocks won the sole contest against the Terriers last season, 71-68. The Peacocks had a much better free throw rate (0.426 vs. 0.264) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 20.8).
It will be a matchup of conflicting tempos as the fast-breaking Terriers will look to push the more half-court-oriented Peacocks. Since the 2017-18 season, the Terriers rank 81st in possessions per game while the Peacocks are 225th.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 17th in rebounds per game (35.6) while Saint Peter’s ranks 225th (33.0).
The Terriers rank 20th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Peacocks rank 208th (12.8).
St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 38th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while Saint Peter’s ranks 207th (22.9).
The Terriers rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while the Peacocks rank 181st (6.0).
St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 17th in blocks per game (3.2) while Saint Peter’s ranks 156th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
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