The Army West Point Black Knights (5-6) will travel to the Rothman Center to meet the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (3-4). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
Army West Point Black Knights vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Knights got blown out by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 90-55, while the Black Knights beat the Marist Red Foxes, 73-69.
The Black Knights had a much better turnover percentage (8.6 vs. 16.1) and had a much better free throw rate (0.392 vs. 0.231). Fairleigh Dickinson, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 vs. 45.7). Fairleigh Dickinson was lifted by Darnell Edge, who recorded 17 points and six rebounds. Matt Wilson fueled Army West Point with 24 points and six rebounds.
Tommy Funk and Wilson have played at a high level over the last five games for Army West Point. Funk has averaged 0 points per game, while Wilson has put up 0 points a game during that span.
Points at the line could be hard to come by for Fairleigh Dickinson in this contest. The Knights rank 245th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.216, while Army West Point ranks 77th in FTA rate allowed (0.249) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Army West Point Black Knights vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Army West Point ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 214th (20.1).
- The Black Knights average 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 90th in the NCAA. The Knights rank 157th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 116th in blocks per game (3.2) while Army West Point ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Black Knights rank 21st in assists per game (16.8) while the Knights rank 187th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- Army West Point ranks 101st in rebounds per game (36.1) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 198th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
