The Saint Francis U Red Flash (12-11, 8-4 NEC) and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (12-12, 7-5 NEC) clash at Rothman Center. The Red Flash look to lengthen their five-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Saint Francis U Red Flash at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Knights defeated the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers 84-73, while the Red Flash beat the Bryant Bulldogs 84-75.
Saint Francis U played a perfect game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.407 (above their season average of 0.213) and a turnover percentage of 14.1 (better than their season average of 15.4). For those same stats, Bryant was 0.259 and 16.5, respectively. Meanwhile, Fairleigh Dickinson played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.304 (above their season average of 0.245) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.531). St. Francis Brooklyn was 0.188 and 0.477, respectively, for those same stats. Darnell Edge played well for Fairleigh Dickinson, finishing with 25 points and seven rebounds. Mark Flagg, meanwhile fueled Saint Francis U with 15 points, seven rebounds and five blocks.
In their first matchup this year, Edge led the Knights to a 79-61 win. He scored a game-high 17 points. The Knights’ 16.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Red Flash, who had a mark of 23.3.
The Red Flash’s Isaiah Blackmon has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 15 points,5.6 rebounds,2.0 steals per game. Meanwhile, Edge has averaged 17 points,6.6 rebounds,1.8 steals during that same time frame for the Knights.
The sweet-shooting offense of Fairleigh Dickinson (85th in the NCAA with an effective field goal percentage 0.534) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Saint Francis U (299th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.530). The Knights figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Red Flash rank 28th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 percent), while the Knights rank 277th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.3 percent).
Saint Francis U at Fairleigh Dickinson Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Saint Francis U ranks 50th in rebounds per game (38.2) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 234th (33.3).
- The Knights rank 26th in steals per game (8.0) while the Red Flash rank 91st (6.8).
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 106th in blocks per game (3.4) while Saint Francis U ranks 161st in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- The Knights rank 91st in assists per game (14.4) while the Red Flash rank 200th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- Saint Francis U ranks 134th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 233rd (19.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Flash have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
- The Knights’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 2.3 for the season.
