The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (11-11, 6-4 NEC) head to William Pitt Center – West Gym to challenge the Sacred Heart Pioneers (10-13, 6-4 NEC). The Knights will try to lengthen their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Pioneers defeated the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers 71-62, while the Knights edged the Robert Morris Colonials 97-94.
Fairleigh Dickinson played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.534 (above their season average of 0.236) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 28.3). Robert Morris recorded marks of 0.190 and 29.8, respectively, for those same stats. Sacred Heart, meanwhile, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.286) and a turnover percentage of 13.9 (better than their season average of 17.4). For those same stats, St. Francis Brooklyn was 0.161 and 15.9, respectively. Sacred Heart received a boost from E.J. Anosike, who had 27 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Darnell Edge had a good game for Fairleigh Dickinson, finishing with 28 points and seven rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Knights won 77-67. Fairleigh Dickinson made nine of their 22 three pointers (40.9 percent). Sacred Heart was, on the other hand, 6-21 (28.6 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this meeting. Sacred Heart prefers an up-tempo style of play (31st in possessions per game), while Fairleigh Dickinson is more half-court-oriented (172nd in possessions per game).
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Sacred Heart Pioneers Free Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Sacred Heart ranks 31st in rebounds per game (39.3) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 257th (32.8).
- The Knights average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 98th in the nation. The Pioneers rank 203rd in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- Sacred Heart ranks 58th in blocks per game (4.0) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Knights rank 27th in steals per game (8.0) while the Pioneers rank 185th (5.3).
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 107th in three pointers allowed per game (21.7) while Sacred Heart ranks 250th (25.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pioneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 1.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (5.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
