The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (2-10, 0-1 NEC) and the Bryant Bulldogs (9-5, 1-0 NEC) battle at Chace Athletic Center. The Knights look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Bryant Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs beat the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 67-63, while the Knights lost to the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 79-63.
Bryant’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Saint Francis U. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.509 (above their season average of 0.501), while the Red Flash posted a mark of 0.391 (below their season average of 0.505). Fairleigh Dickinson, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.457 vs. 0.534). Adam Grant played a pivotal role for Bryant with 20 points, six assists and five rebounds. Elyjah Williams had a good outing for Fairleigh Dickinson, putting up 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Knights dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last game, Fairleigh Dickinson won 97-84. The Knights’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bulldogs. Fairleigh Dickinson had a rate of 15.8, while Bryant posted a mark of 20.9. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Bryant could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they clash against one of the country’s worst offenses. The Bulldogs rank 42nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.446), while Fairleigh Dickinson is 276th in effective field goal percentage (0.477).
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Bryant Bulldogs Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bryant, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bryant ranks 40th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 254th (31.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 44th in steals per game (8.4) while the Knights rank 136th (6.2).
- Bryant ranks 28th in blocks per game (5.1) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 78th (3.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 15th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while the Knights rank 195th (20.1).
- Bryant ranks 76th in assists per game (14.5) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 226th (9.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
- The Knights’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.2, up from 8.0 for the season.
