Saint Francis U Red Flash at Bryant Bulldogs Betting Prediction 01/02/20

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The Saint Francis U Red Flash (7-4) and the Bryant Bulldogs (8-5) square off at Chace Athletic Center. The Red Flash will try to prolong their five-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. Bryant Bulldogs ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Bulldogs lost to the 13th-ranked Maryland Terrapins, 84-70, while the Red Flash were victorious over the William & Mary Tribe, 78-72.

The Red Flash forced 19 turnovers, while the Tribe had a free throw rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.216). Bryant, meanwhile, forced Maryland into a turnover percentage of 18.8 (above their season average of 15.0). Ikenna Ndugba led the way for Bryant, finishing with 18 points and six assists. Saint Francis U was lifted by Keith Braxton, who contributed 15 points and seven rebounds.

The Red Flash took this series last year, winning two out of three contests. In the most recent matchup, Saint Francis U won 67-63. The Red Flash’s 31.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bulldogs, who had a rate of 22.9. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Bryant figures to have a considerable edge. The Bulldogs defense ranks 51st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.451), while the Saint Francis U offense is ranked 173rd in effective field goal percentage (0.505).

Saint Francis U at Bryant ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Bryant, ATS Winner – Bryant, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Bryant ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Saint Francis U ranks 251st (18.1).
  • The Red Flash rank 120th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while the Bulldogs rank 255th (39.9).
  • Bryant ranks 42nd in steals per game (8.4) while Saint Francis U ranks 76th (7.5).
  • The Bulldogs rank 78th in assists per game (14.5) while the Red Flash rank 234th (10.3).
  • Bryant ranks 28th in blocks per game (4.8) while Saint Francis U ranks 168th (2.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Red Flash’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.4, up from 4.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (8.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (5.3 below their season average).