Fairleigh Dickinson vs Stonehill Prediction 1/29/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights and the Stonehill Skyhawks will meet on Thursday night in an NEC matchup at Merkert Gymnasium in South Easton, Massachusetts.

Stonehill Skyhawks Betting Preview

The Stonehill Skyhawks enter Thursday’s contest with a 7–14 win‑loss record, including a 4–4 mark in conference play and a 5–3 record at home. The Skyhawks have amassed wins over Central Connecticut, Mercyhurst and the Chicago State Cougars, while dropping recent games to Long Island, Saint Francis and Syracuse. Two days ago, in the Stonehill Skyhawks thrilling 61–59 win over the Central Connecticut Blue Devils, Stonehill forward Ridvan tallied 12 points (4 of 5 shooting from the field: 4 of 6 shooting from the free-throw line) and 7 rebounds illustrating his ability to lead the Skyhawks frontcourt.

Stonehill is averaging 63.6 points on 41 percent shooting from the field and 32.5 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Skyhawks are allowing opponents 71.7 points per contest.

Sophomore guard Hermann Koffi leads the Stonehill Skyhawks averaging 13.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Forward Ridvan Tutic provides the Skyhawks a strong interior presence averaging 7.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 ssists per contest. Guard Davante Hackett adds further backcourt depth averaging 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Preview

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights enter Thursday’s contest with a 7–14 record, including a 4–4 mark in conference play and a 2–10 record on the road. Fairleigh Dickinson has amassed wins over Wagner, Chicago State and Mercyhurst, while losing games to Long Island, New Haven, Minnesota and the Boston College Eagles. Earlier this month, in the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 68-61 win over Wagner, Fairleigh Dickinson guard Joey Niesman accumulated 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal showcasing his ability to play at a high-level.

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are averaging 66.1 points on 39.1 percent shooting from the field and 30.1 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Knights are allowing opponents 76.6 points per contest.

Senior guard Joey Niesman leads the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights averaging 12 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Senior guard Eric Parnall provides additional backcourt depth averaging 12.8 points and 2.7 rebounds per contest, while senior forward Taeshaud Jackson adds 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1 steal per contest.

Why the Stonehill Skyhawks will win

• Home court edge. The Stonehill Skyhawks are 5–3 at home this season.

• Defensive edge. The Stonehill Skyhawks are allowing opponents just 71.7 points per game. Conversely, the Knights are allowing 76.6 points per contest.

• Momentum. The Skyhawks have won three of the team’s last five games played this season.

• Interior presence. Forward Ridvan Tutic averages 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per contest.

Why the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights will win

• Frontcourt play. Senior forward Taeshaud Jackson averages 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1 steal per contest.

• Momentum. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights enter tomorrow afternoon’s game on the heels of a two-game winning streak.

• Offensive edge. The Knights are averaging 66.1 points per game, while the Skyhawks average only 63.6 points per contest.

Stonehill Skyhawks vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Prediction

This matchup features Fairleigh Dickinson’s offensive rebounding and perimeter volume against a Stonehill Skyhawks team that controls the defensive glass and has been stronger at home in 2025. Stonehill’s rebounding advantage gives them a path to limit FDU’s second‑chance scoring, but the Knights scoring balance and quality backcourt production present a difficult matchup for the Skyhawks. With that said, Stonehill has been a far better basketball team when playing at home. Having stated that, I am backing the Stonehill Skyhawks in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Stonehill Skyhawks TBA