LIU vs St. Francis (BKN) Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 28

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  • St. Francis (BKN) (10-11) are -7.5 point favorites vs LIU (3-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
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The LIU Sharks (3-18) visit Daniel Lynch ’38 Gymnasium to take on the St. Francis (BKN) Terriers (10-11) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Brooklyn.

St. Francis (BKN) is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The LIU vs. St. Francis (BKN) Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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LIU vs. St. Francis (BKN) Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
LIU+7.5 -110O 138.5 -110+280
St. Francis (BKN) -7.5 -110U 138.5 -110-350

LIU vs St. Francis (BKN) Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts St. Francis (BKN) will win this game with 68.8% confidence.

LIU vs St. Francis (BKN) Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts St. Francis (BKN) will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both LIU and St. Francis (BKN), plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • LIU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 1 of their last 5 games (+0.25 Units / 5% ROI)
  • St. Francis Brooklyn has hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 40 games (+14.75 Units / 33% ROI)
  • St. Francis Brooklyn has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.75 Units / 54% ROI)
  • St. Francis Brooklyn has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games (+4.85 Units / 50% ROI)
  • St. Francis Brooklyn have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • St. Francis Brooklyn has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+2.00 Units / 29% ROI)

LIU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

LIU has gone 6-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-8.3 Units / -39.71% ROI).

  • 1-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.2 Units / -43.33% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Over for -6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Under for +4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI

St. Francis (BKN) Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

St. Francis (BKN) has gone 10-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI).

  • 8-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 9.62% ROI
  • 5-14 when betting the Over for -10.4 Units / -49.76% ROI
  • 14-5 when betting the Under for +8.5 Units / 40.67% ROI

LIU Offensive Stats & Trends:

LIU has averaged 15.6 turnovers per game (327 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6

LIU is shooting 64% from the free throw line (262/409) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

LIU has a TS% of 43% this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

LIU has an eFG% of 47% this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

St. Francis (BKN) Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. Francis (BKN) has averaged 65.2 points per game (1,370 points/21 games) this season — 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

St. Francis (BKN) is shooting 45% from inside the arc (302/666) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

St. Francis (BKN) is shooting 46% from inside the arc (736/1,595) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

LIU Defensive Stats & Trends:

LIU has allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (1,695 points/1,308 shots) this season — 21st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

LIU has allowed opponents to shoot 54% (152/283) this season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 45%

LIU has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (632/1,308) this season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

LIU has allowed 80.7 points per game (1,695 points/21 games) this season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 69.5

St. Francis (BKN) Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. Francis (BKN) has averaged 21.3 defensive rebounds per game (447 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

St. Francis (BKN) has allowed 6.0 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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