The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are set to face the Boston College Eagles in a matchup that’s caught some attention. It’s going down Monday at 7 p.m. EST, and the Knights are hoping this is finally the night they shake off their six-game road losing streak.
The Eagles, on the other hand, are eyeing another win at home. If you like college hoops, this one could be interesting—both teams have something to prove, and there’s no shortage of storylines.
Fairleigh Dickinson’s Road Struggles
Fairleigh Dickinson’s season on the road? Not great so far. They’re sitting at 0-6 in away games, which probably stings a bit.
Still, there’s a little grit in this group. They’ve managed a 3-5 record against teams with winning records. That’s not nothing.
Key Players for the Knights
Some guys have been stepping up for Fairleigh Dickinson. Taeshaud Jackson is averaging 8.4 points and 7.7 rebounds per game—solid numbers, honestly.
Eric Parnell has also been steady, putting up 10.7 points over the last 10 games. If the Knights are going to finally snag a win on the road, these two probably need to have a night.
Boston College’s Home Advantage
Boston College has been pretty decent at home, with a 4-2 record on their own court. They rebound well, too—seventh in the ACC, averaging 36.2 boards per game.
Aidan Shaw leads the way there, pulling down 7.5 rebounds per game. That kind of presence inside can make a difference.
Top Performers for the Eagles
The Eagles have a couple of guys making noise this season. Donald Hand Jr. is putting up 15.1 points a game, plus 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists.
Fred Payne is right there with him, averaging 13.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, and he’s been shooting 41.8% over the last 10 games. If Boston College wants to keep their home record strong, these two need to keep it rolling.
Statistical Comparisons
Some stats jump out when you line up these teams. Boston College is shooting 40.2% from the field this year.
That’s actually 6.0 percentage points lower than the 46.2% that Fairleigh Dickinson allows. Not sure how much that’ll matter, but it’s worth noting.
Three-Point Shooting
Fairleigh Dickinson has been letting it fly from deep. They’re averaging 9.9 made threes per game.
Boston College, by comparison, averages just 5.8. If the Knights get hot from long range, it could swing things their way.
Recent Form
Let’s talk recent form. The Eagles are 5-5 in their last 10 games, putting up 69.6 points, 34.9 rebounds, 11.1 assists, 4.4 steals, and 5.5 blocks per game. They’re shooting 40.0% from the field, and their opponents have averaged 65.9 points in that stretch.
Knights’ Recent Performance
The Knights, meanwhile, have gone 3-7 in their last 10. They’re averaging 74.0 points, 35.4 rebounds, 14.3 assists, 5.2 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game, shooting 42.2% from the field.
Opponents have scored 73.7 points per game against them. So, the offense is there, but the defense hasn’t exactly been airtight.
Betting Lines and Odds
The BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE has the Eagles favored by 17.5 points. The over/under is set at 141.5.
This line suggests Boston College might lean on their home advantage. Still, a 17.5-point spread hints the game could get interesting.
For more detailed insights and the latest updates, you can check out the full article on Fox Sports.
As tipoff gets closer, fans and bettors are probably wondering how it’ll all shake out. Will Fairleigh Dickinson finally snap their road losing streak, or will Boston College hold strong at home?
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