The Saint Francis U Red Flash (15-11, 11-4 NEC) wrap up their home schedule at DeGol Arena against the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (12-15, 6-9 NEC). Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Red Flash defeated the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers, 81-71, while the Blackbirds were beaten by the Robert Morris Colonials, 62-49.
Saint Francis U dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 34.5) and a free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.224). St. Francis Brooklyn was 17.6 and 0.164, respectively, for those same stats. LIU Brooklyn, meanwhile, held Robert Morris to an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.504). Saint Francis U’s Keith Braxton had a solid performance, finishing with 14 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Eral Penn fueled LIU Brooklyn with eight points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Braxton led the Red Flash to a 74-67 win. He registered a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. The Red Flash’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Blackbirds. Saint Francis U had a rate of 13.6, while LIU Brooklyn posted a mark of 20.5.
The offensive glass should be a solid advantage for Saint Francis U in this showdown. The Red Flash are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 29th in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.5 percent. Meanwhile, LIU Brooklyn ranks 215th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 71.2 percent.
LIU Brooklyn vs. Saint Francis U Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, ATS Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Saint Francis U averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. LIU Brooklyn ranks 227th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- The Blackbirds average 24.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. The Red Flash rank 178th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
- LIU Brooklyn averages 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 152nd in the NCAA. Saint Francis U ranks 196th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
- The Blackbirds rank 22nd in blocks per game (4.8) while the Red Flash rank 173rd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- Saint Francis U ranks 79th in steals per game (6.9) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 183rd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blackbirds have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, LIU Brooklyn has lost by an average of 0.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Red Flash have scored an average of 82.8 points per game (6.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
