The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (11-19, 7-10 NEC) welcome the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (10-18, 8-9 NEC) to Knott Arena as the regular season finishes up. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Mountaineers lost to the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 75-62, while the Knights edged the Bryant Bulldogs, 74-72.
Fairleigh Dickinson’s 0.583 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Bryant, who had a mark of 0.423. The Knights’ mark was above their season average of 0.513, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.487. Mount St. Mary’s, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.491 vs. 0.500). Vado Morse was a key piece for Mount St. Mary’s with 10 points, five rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Elyjah Williams played well for Fairleigh Dickinson, recording 12 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Williams led the Knights to an 85-75 win. He notched a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Fairleigh Dickinson’s 0.647 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Mount St. Mary’s, who had a rate of 0.474.
Mount St. Mary’s could struggle to create turnovers. Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 152nd in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.7 percent), while Mount St. Mary’s forces the 86th-fewest turnovers (17.8 percent).
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Mount St. Mary’s, ATS Winner – Mount St. Mary’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Mount St. Mary’s ranks 105th in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 246th (24.1).
- The Mountaineers rank 139th in rebounds per game (35.6) while the Knights rank 230th (33.3).
- Fairleigh Dickinson blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 106th in the country. Mount St. Mary’s ranks 126th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Mountaineers rank 136th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while the Knights rank 250th (15.0).
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 132nd in steals per game (6.4) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 225th (4.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 2.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
