The Long Island Sharks (4-3) are at home in NEC action against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (4-9) on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET. The Sharks are favored by 7.5 points in the game, the first matchup between the squads this season. The over/under in the matchup is set at 158.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIU | -7.5 | -110 | -110 | 158 | -108 | -113 | -345 | 270 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| LIU (-7.5) | Under (158) | LIU 80 Fairleigh Dickinson 72 |
Total Facts
- In 28.6% of their games this season (two of seven chances), the Sharks and their opponents have combined to score more than this matchup’s over/under of 158 points.
- In six of 13 games (46.2%) this year, Fairleigh Dickinson and its opponents have combined to score more than 158 points.
- The Sharks and the Knights combine to average 5.8 fewer points per game than the total of 158 set for this matchup.
- Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 154.5 points per game, 3.5 less than the point total in this matchup.
- The average point total in Sharks games this year is 8.1 less points than the over/under of 158 in this matchup.
- The average point total for the Knights this season is 1.2 points lower than this game’s over/under.
LIU Betting Information
- The Sharks have gone 3-3 against the spread this season.
- The Sharks and their opponents have gone over the total in 4 of 6 games (66.7%) this season.
Fairleigh Dickinson Betting Information
- Fairleigh Dickinson has failed to cover the spread in more than half of its outings, going 6-7 ATS.
- When they play as at least 7.5-point underdogs, the Knights have a record ATS of 1-1.
- Fairleigh Dickinson has combined with its opponents to hit the over in 69.2% of matchups this year (9 out of 13 contests).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Conference Tournament | 73-72 LIUB |
| 2/21/2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 86-81 LIUB |
| 1/11/2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 84-70 LIUB |
| 1/31/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 80-77 FDU |
| 1/19/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 79-77 LIUB |
LIU Leaders
- The Sharks scoring leader is Ty Flowers, who averages 17.4 per contest to go with 7.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
- Eral Penn is LIU’s leading rebounder, pulling down 9.6 per game, while Virshon Cotton is its best passer, distributing 3.7 assists in each contest.
- Jermaine Jackson Jr. leads the Sharks in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.6 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Flowers is LIU’s leader in steals, averaging 2.2 steals per game, while Penn leads them in blocks with 1.7 per contest.
Fairleigh Dickinson Leaders
- Elyjah Williams racks up 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, placing him atop the Knights’ rebound and assists leaderboards.
- Jahlil Jenkins’ stat line of 16.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game put him atop the Knights scoring leaderboard.
- Brandon Rush’s 2.6 made threes per game lead the Knights.
- The Knights’ leader in steals is Brandon Powell with 1.8 per game, and Williams is their leader in blocks with 1.3 per game.
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