LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs FIU Panthers Prediction, 12/2/2023 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs FIU Panthers

Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023

Location: Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL

TV: ESPN+

The FIU Panthers (2-7) welcome the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (1-5) at Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Saturday.

The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds faced Northern Kentucky and went home with a loss by a final score of 72-64 in their last game. LIU Brooklyn ended the contest with a 50.0% FG percentage (27 of 54) and knocked down 6 out of their 17 shots from beyond the perimeter. From the charity stripe, the Blackbirds converted 4 of 7 shots for a rate of 57.1%. With regard to hauling in boards, they compiled 28 with 2 of them being on the offensive end. They also recorded 10 assists for this contest in addition to creating 9 turnovers and earning 7 steals. With respect to defense, LIU Brooklyn allowed their opponent to shoot 43.1% from the field on 25 out of 58 shooting. Northern Kentucky earned 14 dimes and had 13 steals in this matchup. Additionally, Northern Kentucky collected 29 rebounds (8 offensive, 21 defensive), but didn't notch a rejection. Northern Kentucky finished the game at 73.1% at the charity stripe by knocking down 19 of their 26 attempts. They made 3 of their 17 shots from beyond the arc. In the matter of fouls, the Blackbirds ended up walking away with 19 and Northern Kentucky totaled 10 fouls.

Tai Strickland is a guy who was a major contributor for the contest. He ended up going 53.8% from the floor and recorded 3 assists. He was on the hardwood for 39 mins played and also grabbed 2 rebounds. He was able to score 18 points on 7 of 13 shooting.

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LIU Brooklyn comes into this matchup with a record of 1-5 on the campaign. They are turning it over 14.7 times per contest and as a squad they commit 21.8 fouls every game. As a team, LIU Brooklyn is pulling down 31.3 boards per game and is sitting with 65 dimes on the season, which is 334th in Division 1 in terms of passing the rock. The Blackbirds are shooting 33.3% on 3-pointers (40 of 120) and 73.0% from the charity stripe. They average 65.3 points per game (327th in Division 1) while going 39.8% from the field.

On the defensive end of the court, the Blackbirds are forcing their opponents into 12.2 turnovers every game while drawing 17.2 fouls. They are relinquishing 28.9% on shots from distance while they are 313th in college hoops in opponents points per game (77.5). The Blackbirds are allowing a shooting percentage of 44.5% (155 of 348) and they relinquish 40.3 rebounds per game as a squad. They are ranked 159th in Division 1 in giving up assists to the opposition with 84 conceded this year.

When they last stepped on the court, the FIU Panthers took a loss by a final score of 68-65 when they faced Florida Gulf Coast. The Panthers pulled down 18 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive boards for a total of 22 in this game. They turned the ball over 14 times, while earning 15 steals in this matchup. Florida Gulf Coast committed 12 fouls in this contest which got the Panthers to the charity stripe for a total of 12 shots. They were able to bury 5 of them for a percentage of 41.7%. When it comes to three-point shots, FIU made 8 of their 23 tries (34.8%). Overall, the Panthers finished shooting 26 for 56 from the field which had them shooting 46.4%. The Panthers permitted Florida Gulf Coast to convert 20 of their 43 attempts from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 46.5% in this matchup. They wrapped up this game 38.1% from three-point range by shooting 8 out of 21 and ended up going 20 out of 27 at the free throw line (74.1%). Regarding rebounding, FIU permitted Florida Gulf Coast to grab 30 in all (6 offensive).

Jayden Brewer was important for the Panthers in the game. He buried 8 out of 11 in this matchup for a field goal rate of 72.7%, and added 3 rebounds. He earned 18 points in his 23 mins on the court and had 1 assist for the contest.

FIU has a win-loss record of 2-7 for the campaign. When it comes to offense, the Panthers are connecting on 44.2% from the floor, which ranks 199th in D-1. FIU has earned 646 points this season (71.8 per game) and they collect 30.8 boards per game. Their rate of dishing out assists is at 14.4 times per game (121st in the nation) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 17.1 times per game. The Panthers are committing 19.9 fouls every game and they hit 65.4% from the charity stripe.

The FIU defense gives up 34.2% on three-point shots (69 of 202) and opponents are knocking down 71.8% of their shots from the charity stripe. They allow 14.9 dimes and 37.4 boards per contest, which is ranked 315th and 273rd in D-1. The Panthers on the defensive end are ranked 311th in D-1 in PPG allowed with 77.4. They are able to force 19.1 turnovers on a nightly basis and have allowed teams to shoot 48.5% from the field (342nd in D-1).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take FIU

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