The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (3-2) will be at home in Rothman Center when they challenge the Princeton Tigers (1-3). Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 26, 2017.
Princeton Tigers at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Preview
The last time the Tigers played, they defeated the Lafayette Leopards, 60-46. Devin Cannady was the games high scorer with 17 points on 5-for-11 shooting. Princeton played a nearly flawless game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 30.3 (above their season average of 18.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.490 (below their season average of 0.530). For those same stats, Lafayette had marks of 3.6 and 0.419, respectively.
The Knights will look to maintain momentum after beating the Holy Cross Crusaders in their last contest, 87-76. With 23 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Darnell Edge was the top scorer from either team. Fairleigh Dickinson played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 29.7) and a free throw rate of 0.358 (above their season average of 0.214). For those same stats, Holy Cross was 18.8 and 0.207, respectively.
The offense of Fairleigh Dickinson will square off against the stingy defense of Princeton. Dating back to the 2016-17 season, the Knights rank 188th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 29th in defensive efficiency. The Tigers figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Princeton Tigers at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, ATS Winner – Fairleigh Dickinson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
- The Tigers rank 46th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while the Knights rank 235th (36.6).
- Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Princeton ranks 25th (2.6).
- Princeton ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 243rd (14.5).
- The Tigers rank fifth in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Knights rank 212th (6.7).
- Princeton ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Fairleigh Dickinson ranks 210th (20.1).
