The LIU Sharks (2-6) will travel to Christl Arena to clash against the Army West Point Black Knights (4-3). Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
LIU Sharks vs. Army West Point Black Knights Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Black Knights defeated the NJIT Highlanders 75-65, while the Sharks beat the Cal Poly Mustangs 82-69.
The Sharks made 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.522). Meanwhile, Army West Point played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.255 (above their season average of 0.113) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.555 (above their season average of 0.524). NJIT had marks of 0.154 and 0.423, respectively, for those same stats. Tommy Funk fueled Army West Point with 23 points and eight assists. LIU was led by Raiquan Clark, who finished with 28 points and 12 rebounds.
Army West Point could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Army West Point ranks 49th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while LIU has forced the 87th-fewest turnovers (18.0 percent).
LIU Sharks vs. Army West Point Black Knights Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Army West Point, ATS Winner – Army West Point, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- LIU ranks 25th in blocks per game (4.7) while Army West Point ranks 264th (1.6).
- The Sharks average 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 125th in the NCAA. The Black Knights rank 259th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
- LIU ranks 140th in steals per game (6.5) while Army West Point ranks 199th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Sharks rank 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while the Black Knights rank 257th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
- Army West Point averages 15.9 assists per game, which ranks 24th in the nation. LIU ranks 192nd in assists allowed per game (13.3).
