The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (11-13, 5-7 NEC) will be at Peter Aquilone Court to clash with the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers (14-11, 6-6 NEC) in a NEC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Terriers fell to the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 84-73, while the Blackbirds lost a close one to the Wagner Seahawks, 68-65.
LIU Brooklyn did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (22-28; 78.6 percent) while St. Francis Brooklyn had a better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 17.5). St. Francis Brooklyn rallied around Rosel Hurley, who contributed 12 points and six rebounds. Raiquan Clark, meanwhile was a key piece for LIU Brooklyn with 21 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jalen Jordan led the Terriers to a 79-70 victory. He recorded 20 points and seven rebounds. St. Francis Brooklyn launched 26 three pointers, making 11 of them (42.3 percent), while LIU Brooklyn was just 3-19 (15.8 percent).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, St. Francis Brooklyn should have a significant advantage. The Terriers defense ranks 45th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while the LIU Brooklyn offense is ranked 192nd in effective field goal percentage (0.509).
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds at St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, ATS Winner – St. Francis Brooklyn, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- LIU Brooklyn ranks 65th in rebounds per game (37.8) while St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- The Blackbirds average 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 31st in the country. The Terriers rank 137th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- St. Francis Brooklyn ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 72nd (20.5).
- The Terriers rank 27th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Blackbirds rank 174th (7.2).
- St. Francis Brooklyn ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 134th (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blackbirds have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
- The Terriers have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, St. Francis Brooklyn has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.
