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Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs St. Francis (PA) Red Flash Picks and Predictions – January 4th 2026
Fairleigh Dickinson heads to DeGol Arena on Sunday afternoon to face St. Francis (PA) in a Northeast Conference tilt with a tight line and sharp implications. Tipoff is at 4:00 PM ET, with the Knights installed as slim 1.5-point road favorites over the Red Flash.
Both teams have hovered around .500 and bring contrasting styles — Fairleigh Dickinson plays fast and scores in bunches, while St. Francis leans more on perimeter shooting and patience in the half-court. With a total of 146.5, oddsmakers expect offense — but the winner may come down to who executes better late.
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Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs St. Francis (PA) Red Flash Odds
Here’s how the current odds stand. Always check for line movement via the latest college basketball odds.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | -135 | -1.5 (-120) | O 146.5 |
| St. Francis (PA) Red Flash | +112 | +1.5 (-101) | U 146.5 |
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Form
Fairleigh Dickinson continues to rely on pace and pressure. The Knights rank near the top of the NEC in tempo and points per game, and they force turnovers at a high rate to fuel transition buckets. Offensively, they love to get downhill and shoot early in the shot clock, especially from the wings.
Their weakness is defense. FDU gives up a ton of open threes and can get killed on the glass, especially against physical frontcourts. That hasn’t changed all season. Their best shot to win and cover is pushing pace, creating chaos, and scoring 75+.
Before placing any bets, monitor the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights injury report. For more stats and trends, visit the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights stats and results.
St. Francis (PA) Red Flash Betting Form
St. Francis has been solid at home and tends to shoot better in their own gym. They’re not built for shootouts, but they can hit threes in bunches when left open. Defensively, they try to slow things down and force teams to grind possessions. That could give them a shot at controlling tempo — especially if they avoid live-ball turnovers.
The issue? Their ball-handling has been spotty against pressure, and they don’t always close well in tight games. If this one comes down to late execution, FDU’s experience may matter.
Make sure to check the St. Francis (PA) Red Flash injury report, and for team info, visit the St. Francis (PA) Red Flash schedule and stats.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs St. Francis (PA) Red Flash Matchup Breakdown
This is one of those stylistic contrast games where tempo dictates the outcome. FDU wants 75+ possessions, while SFPA is far more comfortable in the mid-60s. If the Red Flash can break the press and get stops, they’ll hang close or even win outright.
Key matchup notes:
- FDU pushes pace and creates turnovers — top 2 in NEC in steal rate.
- SFPA shoots 36% from three at home — major swing stat if they get clean looks.
- Rebounding edge leans slightly SFPA, especially on the defensive glass.
- Late-game fouling could push the total Over if it’s close late.
Expect some swings — both teams are streaky and rely on momentum.
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Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs St. Francis (PA) Red Flash Predictions and Best Bets
This number is sharp. Fairleigh Dickinson probably has the higher ceiling, but on the road in a conference game with such a tight spread, the safer lean is with the home team. If St. Francis (PA) can slow things down and shoot it well early, they’ll have a real chance to take this outright.
As for the total — 146.5 is fair, but with both teams capable of scoring in spurts and late-game fouls in play, the Over gets the nod if you’re looking for an angle there.
Still, in a toss-up game, I’ll lean with the home dog.
Best Bet: St. Francis (PA) Red Flash +1.5 (-101).
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