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St. Francis (Pa.) @ Fairleigh Dickinson

Current Records: St. Francis (Pa.) 7-16; Fairleigh Dickinson 2-17

What to Know

The St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. The Red Flash and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights will face off in a Northeast battle at 7 p.m. ET Thursday at Rothman Center. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

St. Francis (Pa.) was just a bucket shy of a victory on Saturday and fell 65-64 to the Merrimack Warriors.

Meanwhile, Fairleigh Dickinson came up short against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils on Saturday, falling 91-82.

Barring any buzzer beaters, St. Francis (Pa.) is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 2-6 against the spread when favored.

St. Francis (Pa.) is now 7-16 while Fairleigh Dickinson sits at 2-17. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Red Flash have allowed their opponents to shoot 45.70% from the floor on average, which is the 41st highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The Knights have experienced some struggles of their own as they have allowed their opponents to shoot 48.20% from the floor on average, which is the 351st 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: Rothman Center -- Teaneck, New Jersey
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Red Flash are a slight 2-point favorite against the Knights, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Fairleigh Dickinson have won nine out of their last 15 games against St. Francis (Pa.).

  • Dec 31, 2021 - Fairleigh Dickinson 70 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 62
  • Jan 27, 2021 - St. Francis (Pa.) 90 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 82
  • Jan 26, 2021 - Fairleigh Dickinson 94 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 92
  • Jan 15, 2020 - St. Francis (Pa.) 100 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 85
  • Mar 12, 2019 - Fairleigh Dickinson 85 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 76
  • Feb 14, 2019 - St. Francis (Pa.) 87 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 62
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Fairleigh Dickinson 79 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 61
  • Feb 28, 2018 - Fairleigh Dickinson 84 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 75
  • Feb 22, 2018 - St. Francis (Pa.) 90 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 82
  • Feb 01, 2018 - St. Francis (Pa.) 74 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 60
  • Feb 25, 2017 - St. Francis (Pa.) 70 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 64
  • Dec 29, 2016 - Fairleigh Dickinson 77 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 65
  • Mar 02, 2016 - Fairleigh Dickinson 74 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 72
  • Jan 28, 2016 - Fairleigh Dickinson 86 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 82
  • Jan 14, 2016 - Fairleigh Dickinson 71 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) 59