Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Merrimack Warriors Free Prediction 01/23/20

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The Merrimack Warriors (12-8, 6-1 NEC) welcome the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (4-13, 2-4 NEC) to Hammel Court. The Warriors will attempt to continue their five-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Merrimack Warriors ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Warriors beat the Saint Francis U Red Flash 72-55, while the Knights dismantled the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 83-60.

The Knights, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.492, had a ridiculous mark of 0.629 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 26.4). The Warriors, meanwhile, made 11 of their 12 free throws (91.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.663 (above their season average of 0.481). Idris Joyner had a solid performance for Merrimack with 28 points. Meanwhile, Fairleigh Dickinson received a boost from Xzavier Malone-Key, who finished with 23 points.

Fairleigh Dickinson might struggle to score as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Merrimack currently ranks 97th in defensive efficiency while the Knights rank 207th in offensive efficiency.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Merrimack Warriors Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Merrimack, ATS Winner – Merrimack, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Merrimack ranks sixth in three pointers allowed per game (15.6) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 220th (24.1).
  • The Warriors rank 177th in assists per game (12.1) while the Knights rank 222nd in assists allowed per game (15.2).
  • The Warriors rank fifth in steals per game (10.6) while the Knights rank 150th (6.0).
  • Merrimack ranks 284th in rebounds per game (28.1) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 232nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 1.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (7.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average).