The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (10-10, 4-4 NEC) will be at the Rothman Center to meet the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (9-11, 4-4 NEC) in a NEC matchup. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Knights defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 78-63, while the Blackbirds beat the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 84-71.
LIU Brooklyn dominated every facet of the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.258 (above their season average of 0.258) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.548 (above their season average of 0.506). Central Connecticut State was 0.182 and 0.447, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Fairleigh Dickinson dominated every stat category in their game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 35.3 (above their season average of 28.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.509 (below their season average of 0.536). Bryant had marks of 27.8 and 0.415, respectively, for those same stats. Fairleigh Dickinson rallied around Mike Holloway Jr., who recorded 16 points and seven rebounds. Raul Frias, meanwhile had a good game for LIU Brooklyn, contributing 19 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Raiquan Clark led the Blackbirds to a 79-77 victory. He registered a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. LIU Brooklyn had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.2 vs. 20.7). Fairleigh Dickinson, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (16-21; 76.2 percent).
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of LIU Brooklyn. LIU Brooklyn ranks 291st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.0 percent), while the gambling defense of Fairleigh Dickinson forces the 30th-most turnovers in the nation (23.0 percent).
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- LIU Brooklyn ranks 57th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 260th (32.1).
- The Blackbirds average 25.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. The Knights rank 91st in three pointers allowed per game (21.1).
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 93rd in assists per game (14.3) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 128th in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- The Knights rank 26th in steals per game (8.3) while the Blackbirds rank 178th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- LIU Brooklyn averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 29th in the nation. Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Knights’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 2.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Blackbirds have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
