It will be a battle between NEC opponents when the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (9-8, 3-2 NEC) welcome the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (11-7, 3-2 NEC) to the Steinberg Wellness Center. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers at LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Betting Prediction
The Terriers come in on a high note after topping the Sacred Heart Pioneers in their last matchup, 92-85. St. Francis Brooklyn’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Sacred Heart. The Terriers had a rate of 0.563 (above their season average of 0.478), while the Pioneers posted a mark of 0.484. St. Francis Brooklyn rallied around Jalen Jordan, who was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
In the Blackbirds’ last outing, they won a close one over the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 79-77. LIU Brooklyn had an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.2 (above their season average of 27.7). Fairleigh Dickinson, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (16-21; 76.2 percent). Raiquan Clark was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points on 7-for-16 shooting from the field.
After the Blackbirds won two out of three meetings against the Terriers last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last matchup, LIU Brooklyn won 73-50. The Blackbirds had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.509 vs. 0.310) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 25.0).
Contrasting paces will be on display in this matchup. LIU Brooklyn likes to play quickly (44th in possessions per game), while St. Francis Brooklyn is methodical (156th in possessions per game).
St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers vs. LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – LIU Brooklyn, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
LIU Brooklyn ranks 78th in rebounds per game (37.9) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
The Terriers rank 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Blackbirds rank 173rd (7.6).
St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 139th (13.5).
The Blackbirds rank 28th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Terriers rank 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
LIU Brooklyn ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 92nd (24.4).
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The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 1.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blackbirds have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
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