Long Island University (12-15) vs Fairleigh Dickinson (11-15)
February 15, 2025 at 02:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Long Island University -3.5 — Over/Under:
The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights and Long Island University Sharks meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Steinberg Wellness Center. Here’s a Fairleigh Dickinson vs Long Island Prediction. This article will include a Fairleigh Dickinson vs Long Island Pick.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Preview
The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights beat Wagner and Chicago State, and they play Mercyhurst, St. Francis, and Stonehill next. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are averaging 75.2 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 74.2 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Terrence Brown is averaging 20.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Jo’el Emanuel is averaging 11.2 points and 2.2 assists. Dylan Jones is dishing 0.8 assists and Ahmed Barba-Bey is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Long Island University Sharks Betting Preview
The Long Island University Sharks beat Wagner and Stonehill, and they play Le Moyne, Wagner, and Fairleigh Dickinson next. The Long Island University Sharks are averaging 67.7 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Malachi Davis is averaging 17.2 points and 3 rebounds, while Jamal Fuller is averaging 12 points and 1.3 assists. Brent Davis is dishing 1.2 assists and Terell Strickland is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Long Island University Sharks are shooting 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The Long Island University Sharks are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Why the LIU Sharks will win
- Fairleigh Dickinson has lost seven of its last eight road games following a home win.
- LIU has won 11 of its last 12 day games at Steinberg Wellness Center following a home win.
- Fairleigh Dickinson has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against the Northeast Conference.
Why the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights will win
- Fairleigh Dickinson has won nine of its last 10 road day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of LIU’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Steinberg Wellness Center has produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
- Seven of Fairleigh Dickinson’s last eight day games against the Northeast Conference have produced a total of 131 or fewer points.
Fairleigh Dickinson vs Long Island Injury Report
Neither Fairleigh Dickinson nor Long Island has a player listed on its injury report.
Fairleigh Dickinson vs Long Island Prediction
Long Island is arguably the more talented team and is at home where it’s won seven games. I’m still grabbing the points with Fairleigh Dickinson, who is 16-7 ATS on the season. Fairleigh Dickinson is one of 15 teams that has a cover team above 68 percent. Fairleigh Dickinson has four road wins this season as well, and that includes upsets over Le Moyne and Stonehill. Long Island is great defensively but has serious issues scoring. This is a winnable game for Fairleigh Dickinson. Give me the points with one of the best cover teams in Fairleigh Dickinson.