The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (7-7, 1-1 NEC) welcome the Saint Francis U Red Flash (5-8, 1-1 NEC) to Steinberg Wellness Center. The Red Flash can snap a seven-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Saint Francis U Red Flash at LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds ATS Odds
In their last game, the Blackbirds dismantled the College of New Rochelle Blue Angels, 109-76, while the Red Flash fell to the Buffalo Bulls, 82-67.
LIU Brooklyn played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.597 and a free throw rate of 0.221. For those same stats, College of New Rochelle was 0.363 and 0.179, respectively. Saint Francis U, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 vs. 33.3). Ty Flowers had a good outing for LIU Brooklyn, putting up 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Keith Braxton, meanwhile played a key role for Saint Francis U with 19 points and nine rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last game, the Blackbirds won 83-67. LIU Brooklyn had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 vs. 20.8). Saint Francis U, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (7.2 vs. 18.7). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Raiquan Clark has taken his game to another level as of late for LIU Brooklyn, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Saint Francis U in this battle. The Red Flash are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 31st in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.8 percent. Meanwhile, LIU Brooklyn ranks 136th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 72.9 percent.
Saint Francis U vs. LIU Brooklyn Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – LIU Brooklyn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Saint Francis U ranks 38th in rebounds per game (40.1) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 201st in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
- The Blackbirds average 13.1 assists per game, which ranks 147th in the NCAA. The Red Flash rank 216th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
- Saint Francis U averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 90th in the country. LIU Brooklyn ranks 138th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- The Blackbirds rank 41st in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while the Red Flash rank 188th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- LIU Brooklyn ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.6) while Saint Francis U ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blackbirds have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, LIU Brooklyn has lost by an average of 0.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Red Flash have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (12.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
