The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (19-13, 14-6 NEC) go head-to-head against the Saint Francis U Red Flash (18-13, 14-6 NEC) in the Northeast Conference Tourney at DeGol Arena. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Red Flash defeated the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds 72-64, while the Knights beat the Robert Morris Colonials 66-62.
Fairleigh Dickinson played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.579 (above their season average of 0.253) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.0 (above their season average of 29.3). For those same stats, Robert Morris recorded marks of 0.107 and 37.5, respectively. Saint Francis U, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.472 (above their season average of 0.242) and a turnover percentage of 9.5 (better than their season average of 15.0). For those same stats, LIU Brooklyn recorded marks of 0.115 and 14.2, respectively. Saint Francis U received a boost from Keith Braxton, who recorded 19 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Darnell Edge played well for Fairleigh Dickinson, recording 20 points.
Saint Francis U could dominate the offensive glass in this battle. The Red Flash rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 318th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.8 percent). Moreover, the upper-echelon offense of the Knights ranks 46th in effective field goal percentage (0.543), while the Red Flash are 68th-worst in the country at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.525).
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Saint Francis U ranks 41st in rebounds per game (38.0) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 231st (33.1).
- The Red Flash rank 171st in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while the Knights rank 248th (19.3).
- Saint Francis U ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 101st (6.1).
- The Knights rank 96th in assists per game (14.2) while the Red Flash rank 183rd in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- Fairleigh Dickinson averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 89th in the country. Saint Francis U ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Red Flash’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, up from 1.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.2 points per game (12.9 below their season average).
