Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Army Black Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Betting on today’s Knights and Black Knights game? Catch the action at Christl Arena in West Point, NY, as the Black Knights hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 153 points, and Army is favored by -7.5 against Fairleigh Dickinson in a non-conference matchup.
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +7.5
This game will be played at Christl Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Black Knights.
- Even though we have Army winning straight-up, we like Fairleigh Dickinson at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Fairleigh Dickinson Grab a Win on the Road?
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Recent Game/Games
Fairleigh Dickinson picked up an 85-82 win over Manhattan on Sunday, November 17th, in a game where they were +1.5 point underdogs. The Knights not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 167, surpassing the O/U line of 154.5.
At home, the Knights jumped out to a 52-39 lead at halftime. However, they allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 33 themselves, making the game closer than it appeared at the break.
Fairleigh Dickinson’s offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 43.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.8%, and they connected on 11 of 16 free throws (68.8%).
Terrence Brown led the way with 28 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Will Sydnor added 22 points and 5 rebounds. Shaquil Bender contributed 6 assists, despite shooting just 38.5% from the floor.
Fairleigh Dickinson’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 22 of 41 shots inside the arc, good for 53%.
From three-point range, Fairleigh Dickinson’s defense conceded 10 threes on 23 attempts, a 43% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they converted 11 free throws. The Knights gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Is a Home Win Possible for Army?
Army dropped their latest game, a 91-88 loss to Marist on Friday. The Black Knights were +7.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 179, well over the O/U line of 131.5.
Army trailed 34-33 at halftime but put up 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. Despite the loss, Army’s ability to keep the game close and cover the spread is a positive takeaway.
Army put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 44% of their threes, hitting 11 of 25 attempts, and shot 59% on two-pointers.
Ryan Curry led the way with 28 points, hitting 6 of 11 from deep, while Josh Pascarelli added 25 points, knocking down 5 of 8 threes. Jalen Rucker contributed 23 points, and Jason Schofield was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.
Army’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 53% from the field. Inside the arc, Army allowed a 65% shooting rate, with the other team hitting 26 of 40 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Army’s opponents made 9 of 25 shots, good for 36%. The Black Knights also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws. Army gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.