The Providence Friars (4-2) will be at home in the Dunkin’ Donuts Center when they meet the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (3-2). The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Providence Friars ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Friars beat the Iona Gaels, 91-79, while the Knights lost to the Lafayette Leopards, 80-76.
The Friars held the Gaels to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below the 33.3 mark opponents have averaged against Providence this season) and had a turnover percentage of 13.7 (better than their season average of 17.4). Fairleigh Dickinson, meanwhile, held Lafayette to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.2 (below their season average of 23.5). Providence was led by Alpha Diallo, who put up 23 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Xzavier Malone-Key fueled Fairleigh Dickinson with 19 points.
The physical Providence offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this showdown. The Friars rank 68th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.268, while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 219th in FTA rate allowed (0.247) since the 2017-18 season.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Providence Friars Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Providence, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 56th in steals per game (7.3) while Providence ranks 179th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Knights rank 244th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while the Friars rank 270th (19.4).
- The Friars rank 136th in assists allowed per game (13.0) while the Knights rank 232nd (14.3).
- Providence ranks 158th in rebounds per game (35.7) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
