Bryant Bulldogs at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Free Prediction 02/16/19

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The Bryant Bulldogs (8-16, 5-8 NEC) will be at the Rothman Center to clash with the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (12-13, 7-6 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Bryant Bulldogs at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Knights got blown out by the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 87-62, while the Bulldogs lost a close one to the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 105-104.

Bryant was lights out from beyond the arc (13-23; 56.5 percent) while Fairleigh Dickinson had a better effective field goal percentage (0.475 vs. 0.594). Fairleigh Dickinson was lifted by Mike Holloway Jr., who put up 22 points and six rebounds. Adam Grant, meanwhile played a key role for Bryant with 32 points and seven assists.

In their first matchup this year, Holloway Jr. led the Knights to a 78-63 win. He produced 16 points and seven rebounds. The Knights’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Bulldogs. Fairleigh Dickinson had a rate of 35.3, while Bryant posted a mark of 27.8.

The sweet-shooting offense of Fairleigh Dickinson will battle against the mid-tier defense of Bryant. The Knights currently rank 95th in effective field goal percentage (0.531), while the Bulldogs are 339th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.554). The Knights should have the edge on that end of the court.

Bryant Bulldogs vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 37th in steals per game (7.8) while Bryant ranks 202nd (5.3).
  • The Knights rank 95th in blocks per game (3.6) while the Bulldogs rank 160th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
  • Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 235th in rebounds per game (33.2) while Bryant ranks 273rd (31.5).
  • The Knights rank 92nd in assists per game (14.3) while the Bulldogs rank 243rd (10.8).
  • Bryant ranks 104th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 243rd (19.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 8.8 for the season.