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Fairleigh Dickinson @ St. Francis (N.Y.)

Current Records: Fairleigh Dickinson 2-15; St. Francis (N.Y.) 6-15

What to Know

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights have enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they must head out on the road. Fairleigh Dickinson and the St. Francis (N.Y.) Terriers will face off in a Northeast battle at 7 p.m. ET Thursday at Peter Aquilone Court. The Knights haven't won a game against St. Francis (N.Y.) since Feb. 9 of 2019, but they'll be looking to end the drought.

Everything went Fairleigh Dickinson's way against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils on Sunday as they made off with a 75-55 win. The oddsmakers were on Fairleigh Dickinson's side, but they didn't give the team enough credit as the margin was unexpectedly wide. They got their victory on the backs of several key players, and it was forward John Square Jr. out in front picking up 16 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks.

Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for St. Francis (N.Y.) as they fell 72-69 to the Wagner Seahawks on Sunday. Despite the loss, the Terriers got a solid performance out of guard Tedrick Wilcox Jr., who had 15 points in addition to eight boards.

The Knights' victory brought them up to 2-15 while St. Francis (N.Y.)'s defeat pulled them down to 6-15. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Fairleigh Dickinson has allowed their opponents to shoot 47.90% from the floor on average, which is the 349th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. St. Francis (N.Y.)s have had an even harder time: they have allowed their opponents to shoot 46.90% from the floor on average, which is the seventh highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The good news? The teams might be seeing more of their shots fall.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Peter Aquilone Court -- Brooklyn Heights, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Terriers are a 5-point favorite against the Knights, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Terriers as a 6-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

St. Francis (N.Y.) have won seven out of their last 12 games against Fairleigh Dickinson.

  • Jan 21, 2022 - St. Francis (N.Y.) 80 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 78
  • Feb 17, 2021 - St. Francis (N.Y.) 90 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 87
  • Feb 16, 2021 - St. Francis (N.Y.) 83 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 75
  • Jan 02, 2020 - St. Francis (N.Y.) 79 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 63
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Fairleigh Dickinson 84 vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) 73
  • Jan 24, 2019 - Fairleigh Dickinson 60 vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) 58
  • Feb 17, 2018 - St. Francis (N.Y.) 87 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 74
  • Jan 25, 2018 - St. Francis (N.Y.) 76 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 70
  • Jan 26, 2017 - Fairleigh Dickinson 79 vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) 73
  • Jan 19, 2017 - Fairleigh Dickinson 57 vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) 40
  • Feb 06, 2016 - St. Francis (N.Y.) 85 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 71
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Fairleigh Dickinson 86 vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) 77