The Robert Morris Colonials (12-10, 7-2 NEC) will be at the Rothman Center to go head-to-head against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (10-11, 5-4 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Robert Morris Colonials at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Knights won a close one over the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 80-77, while the Colonials lost a tough one against the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 76-73.
The Knights had a much better free throw rate (0.213 vs. 0.095) and held the Blackbirds to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9 (below their season average of 29.8). Robert Morris, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.315 (above their season average of 0.238). Jahlil Jenkins had a good outing for Fairleigh Dickinson with 15 points, nine assists and five rebounds. Robert Morris, meanwhile, was lifted by Matty McConnell, who recorded 24 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Malik Petteway led the Colonials to a 69-62 win. He put up 13 points and five rebounds. Robert Morris’ 0.372 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Fairleigh Dickinson, who had a rate of 0.130.
The Colonials’ McConnell has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 11 points,7.0 rebounds,1.4 steals per game. Meanwhile, Darnell Edge has averaged 14 points,1.6 steals during that same time frame for the Knights.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Fairleigh Dickinson. Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 219th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Robert Morris forces the 14th-most turnovers in the country (23.8 percent).
Robert Morris Colonials vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Fairleigh Dickinson averages 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 30th in the NCAA. Robert Morris ranks 113th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Colonials rank 260th in rebounds per game (33.2) while the Knights rank 276th (32.3).
- The Colonials rank 29th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Knights rank 89th (21.1).
- Robert Morris ranks 107th in assists per game (14.0) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 144th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
- The Knights’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 2.2 for the season.
