St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers vs. Bryant Bulldogs Betting Prediction 02/06/20

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The St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (10-12, 4-6 NEC) will be at the Chace Athletic Center to square off against the Bryant Bulldogs (10-12, 2-7 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers vs. Bryant Bulldogs Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Bulldogs were blown out by the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 84-64, while the Terriers fell to the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 83-76.

St. Francis Brooklyn had a turnover percentage of 8.3 (better than their season average of 16.3) while Bryant had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 33.3). Bryant received a boost from Hall Elisias, who finished with 12 points. Meanwhile, Chauncey Hawkins had a good game for St. Francis Brooklyn, finishing with 12 points, seven assists and five rebounds.

This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last contest, the Terriers won 74-66. St. Francis Brooklyn out-rebounded Bryant. The Terriers had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. 4), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 26) and total rebounds (39 vs. 30). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Bryant should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Bulldogs rank 61st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.463), while St. Francis Brooklyn is 279th in effective field goal percentage (0.477).

St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers vs. Bryant Bulldogs Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Bryant, ATS Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Bryant ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 170th (21.4).
  • The Bulldogs rank 37th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Terriers rank 58th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
  • The Terriers rank 119th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Bulldogs rank 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (39.0).
  • St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Bryant ranks 100th (6.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
  • The Terriers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, up from 1.1 for the season.