Army Black Knights vs Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Fairleigh Dickinson vs Army NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in West Point.

Fairleigh Dickinson vs Army Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Knights and Black Knights. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Black Knights at Christl Arena in West Point, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153 points, and Army is favored by -7.5 at home against Fairleigh Dickinson.

Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Army Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Army Black Knights
Where: West Point at Christl Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Betting Odds ARMY -7.5, FAIRDK +226 | ARMY -299 O/U 153

Knights Preview: Do the Knights Have a Shot at a Win at West Point?

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Recent Game/Games

Fairleigh Dickinson picked up an 85-82 win over Manhattan on Sunday, November 17th. The Knights were +1.5 point underdogs heading into the game and covered the spread with the win. The game’s total points reached 167, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.

At home, Fairleigh Dickinson built a 52-39 lead by halftime but allowed Manhattan to score 43 points in the 2nd half while only putting up 33 points themselves. Despite the defensive lapse, the Knights held on for the win.

Knights Offense Breakdown

Fairleigh Dickinson put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 43.5% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.8%. They also hit 68.8% of their free throws, going 11-for-16 from the line.

Terrence Brown led the way with 28 points, hitting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, while Will Sydnor added 22 points and 5 rebounds. Brayden Reynolds was efficient, shooting 6-of-7 from the field for 15 points in 23 minutes.

Knights Team Defense

Fairleigh Dickinson's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, going 22/41 inside the arc.

From three-point range, the Knights gave up 10 threes on 23 attempts, a 43% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11 shots (68%).

Black Knights Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Black Knights?

Army's season opener was a 91-88 loss to Marist on Friday. Despite being +7.5 point underdogs, the Black Knights kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points (179) far exceeded the O/U line of 131.5.

Army trailed 34-33 at halftime but scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. Their ability to keep pace offensively is a positive takeaway from the loss.

Black Knights Offense Breakdown

Army's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a 53.1% shooting percentage from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, thanks to 59% shooting on two-pointers and 44% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 25 threes.

Ryan Curry led the way with 28 points, connecting on 6 of 11 threes, while Josh Pascarelli added 25 points, shooting 62.5% from deep. Jalen Rucker contributed 23 points, and AJ Allenspach was nearly perfect, hitting 6 of 7 shots. Jason Schofield and Jaden Daughtry were both perfect from the field, with Schofield going 6 for 6 and Daughtry 4 for 4.

Black Knights Team Defense

Army's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Black Knights allowed their opponent to connect on 26 of 40 two-point attempts, a 65% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Army's opponent hit 9 of 25 threes, shooting 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 18 times, making 12. Army gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Knights vs Black Knights Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Fairleigh Dickinson has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 70 points per game.
Through their last ten home games, Army has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 61 points per game.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Knights have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Black Knights have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.