Le Moyne-Owen vs Fairleigh Dickinson Prediction 1/25/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights and the Le Moyne Dolphins will meet on Saturday afternoon in an NEC matchup at the Rothman Center in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Le Moyne Dolphins Betting Preview

The Le Moyne Dolphins enter Saturday’s contest with a 9–10 record, including a 5–2 mark in conference play and a 4-7 record on the road. The Dolphins have compiled recent wins over Wagner, Long Island, Chicago State and New Haven, while dropping games to Boston College, Central Connecticut and the Texas Longhorns. In the Le Moyne Dolphins 83–77 victory over the Long Island Sharks five days ago, Le Moyne forward Shilo Jackson tallied 21 points, (7 of 7 shooting from the field), 7 rebounds and 2 assists showcasing his ability to lead the Dolphins frontcourt.

The Le Moyne Dolphins average 72.9 points on 45.2 percent shooting from the field and 35 rebounds per game. Shifting our attention to the defensive side of the basketball, the Dolphins are allowing opponents 75 points per contest.

Senior forward Shilo Jackson leads the Le Moyne Dolphins averaging 14.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.7 block per game. Junior guard Trent Mosquera averages 14.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals per contest. Sophomore guard Deng Garang contributes 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Preview

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights enter Saturday afternoon’s contest with a 7–13 record, including a 5–3 mark in conference play and a 5–3 record at home. 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. In the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 68-61 win over Wagner earlier this month, Fairleigh Dickinson guard Joey Niesman accumulated 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal illustrating his ability to lead the Central Connecticut backcourt.

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are averaging 65.6 points on 39.4 percent shooting from the field and 31 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Knights are allowing opponents 76 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 12.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest, while senior forward Taeshaud Jackson adds 8.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1 steal per contest.

Why the Le Moyne Dolphins will win

• Offensive edge. The Le Moyne Dolphins are averaging 72.9 points per game. Conversely, the Fairleigh Dickinson averages just 65.6 points per contest which ranks an abysmal 341st in the country.

• Balanced scoring. Forward Shilo Jackson and guard Trent Mosquero provide consistent scoring production.

• Guard play. Guard Trent Mosquero averages 14.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game

Why the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights will win

• Frontcourt play. Senior forward Taeshaud Jackson averages 8.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1 steal per contest.

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

Le Moyne Dolphins vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Prediction

This matchup features the Le Moyne Dolphins offensive efficiency and ball movement against a Fairleigh Dickinson Knights team that has shown defensive improvement and plays with more stability at home. Le Moyne’s shooting gives them a path to a potential victory, but Fairleigh Dickinson’s superior rebounding, defensive discipline and home court advantage present a difficult matchup for a Le Moyne Dolphins team that has struggled on the road in 2025. With that said, the Dolphins have played far better recently which can clearly be seen in the team’s current three-game winning streak. For me, the Dolphins are the clear side to be on here. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Le Moyne Dolphins in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Le Moyne TBA