Saint Francis U Red Flash at Wagner Seahawks Free Prediction 02/28/19

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The Saint Francis U Red Flash (15-12, 11-5 NEC) will be at the Spiro Sports Center to go head-to-head with the Wagner Seahawks (13-14, 8-8 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. Wagner Seahawks Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Seahawks were beaten by the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 74-66, while the Red Flash lost a tough one against the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds, 69-66.

Saint Francis U had a turnover percentage of 9.0 (better than their season average of 15.3) while Wagner had a better turnover percentage (15.2 vs. 16.1). Wagner was lifted by Nigel Jackson, who recorded 22 points. Jamaal King, meanwhile played a key role for Saint Francis U with 23 points.

In their first matchup this year, Romone Saunders led the Seahawks to an 83-79 victory. He produced 18 points, six assists and five rebounds. One of Wagner’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 17-20 (85.0 percent), while the Red Flash were just 9-13 (69.2 percent).

Wagner figures to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this battle. The Seahawks are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 38th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.9 percent. Meanwhile, Saint Francis U ranks 188th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 71.7 percent.

Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. Wagner Seahawks Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wagner, ATS Winner – Wagner, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Wagner ranks 52nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Saint Francis U ranks 181st in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
  • The Red Flash rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Seahawks rank 77th (5.9).
  • The Seahawks rank 88th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Red Flash rank 175th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
  • Wagner ranks 86th in rebounds per game (37.0) while Saint Francis U ranks 145th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Red Flash’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 0.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (3.2 below their season average).