Bryant Bulldogs at LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds ATS Prediction 03/02/19

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The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (14-15, 8-9 NEC) welcome the Bryant Bulldogs (10-18, 7-10 NEC) to Steinberg Wellness Center as the regular season finishes up. The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Bryant Bulldogs vs. LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Blackbirds won big over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 84-55, while the Bulldogs were beaten by the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 74-66.

The Blackbirds forced 25 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.562 (above their season average of 0.509). Bryant, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (9-12; 75.0 percent). LIU Brooklyn’s Ty Flowers led the way, contributing 13 points and 10 rebounds. Adam Grant played a key role for Bryant with 31 points.

In their first matchup this season, Flowers led the Blackbirds to a 79-70 victory. He recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. The Blackbirds’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Bulldogs. LIU Brooklyn had a rate of 41.2, while Bryant posted a mark of 30.6.

It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the fast-breaking Blackbirds will look to push the more grind-it-out Bulldogs. The Blackbirds currently rank 51st in possessions per game while the Bulldogs are 222nd.

Bryant at LIU Brooklyn Pick

Pick: SU Winner – LIU Brooklyn, ATS Winner – LIU Brooklyn, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • LIU Brooklyn ranks 66th in rebounds per game (37.5) while Bryant ranks 251st (32.0).
  • The Blackbirds average 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 71st in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 111th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
  • LIU Brooklyn averages 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 71st in the nation. Bryant ranks 90th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
  • The Blackbirds rank 14th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Bulldogs rank 162nd (2.7).
  • LIU Brooklyn ranks 119th in assists per game (13.7) while Bryant ranks 247th (10.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Blackbirds have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
  • The Bulldogs have outscored opponents by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Bryant has been defeated by an average of 7.4 points.