Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs La Salle Explorers Matchup

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

Fairleigh Dickinson vs La Salle Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Knights and Explorers. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Explorers at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 161.5 points, and La Salle is favored by -13.5 against Fairleigh Dickinson in a non-conference matchup.

Fairleigh Dickinson vs. La Salle Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at La Salle Explorers
Where: Philadelphia at John Glaser Arena
Date: Wednesday, December 18th
Betting Odds LASAL -13.5, FAIRDK +600 | LASAL -1000 O/U 161.5

Knights Preview: Will the Knights Win on the Road?

Fairleigh Dickinson fell to 1-8 on the season after an 86-72 road loss to Villanova on Wednesday. Despite being +28.5 point underdogs, the Knights managed to keep the game closer than expected.

FDU trailed 45-36 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 152.

Knights Offense Breakdown

Fairleigh Dickinson put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field and hitting 38.5% of their threes (10/26). Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, connecting on 84.2% (16/19).

Eric Dixon and Terrence Brown each scored 27 points, with Dixon shooting 69.2% overall, while Brown hit 42.9% from deep. Wooga Poplar added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Knights Team Defense

Fairleigh Dickinson's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 76% on two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 30 tries.

From beyond the arc, Fairleigh Dickinson held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they went 7/24 on threes. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 attempts for 86%. The Knights also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Explorers Preview: Will La Salle Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games

La Salle fell to 6-5 on the season after a 93-67 road loss to North Carolina on Saturday. Entering the game as +20.5 point underdogs, the Explorers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

La Salle trailed 42-25 at halftime but managed to score 42 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 51 points in the final period. The game’s total points of 160 fell just short of the 163.5-point over/under line.

Explorers Offense Breakdown

La Salle struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 36.4% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.5%, and they hit 34.5% from three-point range, connecting on 10 of 29 attempts.

Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they made only 5 of 11 attempts (45.5%). Cade Tyson led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 64.3% overall. Demetrius Lilley added 16 points, making 4 of 8 from beyond the arc.

Explorers Team Defense

La Salle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 93 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 72% of their two-point attempts, going 26/36 inside the arc.

From three-point range, La Salle's opponents shot 32%, making 10 of 31 attempts. The Explorers also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 11 shots.

Knights vs Explorers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, Fairleigh Dickinson has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 73 points per game.
In their last three games at home, the Explorers have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 67 points per game in these contests.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Knights have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-1.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Explorers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.