Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Le Moyne Dolphins Matchup

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

Fairleigh Dickinson vs Le Moyne Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Knights versus the Dolphins? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NEC. The game will be played at Ted Grant Court in Syracuse, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 155.5 points, and Le Moyne is favored by -1.5 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson in a Northeast conference matchup.

Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Le Moyne Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Le Moyne Dolphins
Where: Syracuse at Ted Grant Court
Date: Friday, January 10th
Betting Odds LEMYN -1.5, FAIRDK -109 | LEMYN -113 O/U 155.5

Knights Preview: Will the Knights Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Recent Game/Games

Fairleigh Dickinson improved to 2-11 on the season with a 71-59 win over Wagner on Sunday, January 5th. The Knights were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

FDU led 24-21 at halftime and then exploded for 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game ended at 130, just under the O/U line of 130.5.

Knights Offense Breakdown

Fairleigh Dickinson's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field. They hit 62.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 3 of 13 threes (23.1%).

Terrence Brown led the way with 28 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 64.7% overall. Zae Blake added 20 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three, while Zaire Williams struggled, shooting 27.8% and 1 of 7 from deep.

Knights Team Defense

Fairleigh Dickinson's defense put on a show, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 36% on two-point attempts, with a 19/52 shooting performance.

From beyond the arc, Fairleigh Dickinson's defense was even more impressive, as they allowed just 3 three-pointers on 18 attempts, a 16% shooting rate. They sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 75%.

Dolphins Preview: Can Le Moyne Lock in a Home Win?

Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games

Le Moyne dropped to 3-11 on the season after a 78-62 road loss to LIU on Friday. The Dolphins entered the game as +3 underdogs but failed to cover the spread.

Le Moyne trailed 35-32 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game were 140, which was under the O/U line of 145.5.

Dolphins Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Le Moyne's offense put up 62 points, shooting 43.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 threes for 22.2%, but connected on 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20.

Inside the arc, the Dolphins shot 56.7%, with Ocypher Owens leading the way, hitting 7 of 8 shots overall and grabbing 12 rebounds. Malachi Davis added 24 points and 5 assists, while Jamal Fuller contributed 20 points, shooting 66.7% from the field.

Dolphins Team Defense

Le Moyne's defense struggled, giving up 78 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Dolphins allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team making 23 of 41 shots.

From beyond the arc, Le Moyne's defense allowed 7 threes on 13 attempts, a 53% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they converted 11 free throws.

Knights vs Dolphins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Fairleigh Dickinson has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
In their last three games at home, the Dolphins have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 64 points per game in these contests.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Fairleigh Dickinson has an ATS mark of 9-1 while going 2-8 straight up.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Dolphins have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.