The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (3-3) battle against the Albany Great Danes (2-4) in the Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic at SSE Arena Belfast. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Albany Great Danes Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Great Danes fell to the Milwaukee Panthers, 79-70, while the Blackbirds were defeated by the NJIT Highlanders, 77-70.
LIU Brooklyn held NJIT to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.6 (below their season average of 26.3) while Albany did a great job of making free throws (14-17; 82.4 percent). Ahmad Clark was a key piece for Albany with 23 points and six assists. Raiquan Clark, meanwhile had a good outing for LIU Brooklyn, putting up 31 points and 10 rebounds.
Albany figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. Since the 2017-18 season, the Great Danes rank 78th in offensive efficiency, while the Blackbirds rank 234th in defensive efficiency. It will also be a tale of two tempos as the aggressively-paced Blackbirds rank 42nd in possessions per game, while the more methodical Great Danes rank 313th.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Albany Great Danes Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Albany, ATS Winner – LIU Brooklyn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Albany ranks 11th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 266th (37.1).
- The Blackbirds rank 199th in steals per game (5.9) while the Great Danes rank 287th (4.8).
- The Blackbirds rank 71st in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while the Great Danes rank 317th (16.9).
- LIU Brooklyn ranks 62nd in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Albany ranks 242nd (4.2).
