The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (4-14, 2-5 NEC) will be at the William Pitt Center – West Gym to clash against the Sacred Heart Pioneers (11-9, 4-3 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Pioneers won big over the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 82-54, while the Knights lost a tough one against the Merrimack Warriors, 74-71.
Sacred Heart played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.5 (below their season average of 36.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.492). For those same stats, Central Connecticut State put up marks of 22.0 and 0.366, respectively. Fairleigh Dickinson, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (18-19; 94.7 percent). Sacred Heart received a boost from E.J. Anosike, who recorded 16 points and 12 rebounds. Kaleb Bishop, meanwhile fueled Fairleigh Dickinson with 20 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Anosike led the Pioneers to a 77-75 victory. He notched a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Sacred Heart’s 0.241 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Fairleigh Dickinson, who had a mark of 0.169.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Sacred Heart in this meeting. The Pioneers currently rank 15th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 percent), while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 333rd in defensive rebounding percentage (66.5 percent). Additionally, the Knights rank 275th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.197), while the Pioneers rank 20th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.160).
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Sacred Heart, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Sacred Heart ranks 14th in rebounds per game (41.0) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 234th (33.4).
- The Knights average 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. The Pioneers rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Fairleigh Dickinson averages 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 138th in the NCAA. Sacred Heart ranks 162nd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Pioneers rank 114th in assists per game (13.4) while the Knights rank 232nd (10.7).
- Sacred Heart averages 22.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 116th in the country. Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Knights have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (6.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
- The Pioneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 4.0 for the season.
