The Bryant Bulldogs (10-11, 2-6 NEC) will be at DeGol Arena to challenge the Saint Francis U Red Flash (13-8, 6-4 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Bryant Bulldogs vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Red Flash beat the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, 84-77, while the Bulldogs lost to the Robert Morris Colonials, 64-54.
Saint Francis U played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.277 (above their season average of 0.263) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 32.2). For those same stats, Central Connecticut State put up marks of 0.129 and 26.5, respectively. Bryant, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (13-18; 72.2 percent). Isaiah Blackmon played a key role for Saint Francis U with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Bryant rallied around Hall Elisias, who finished with seven points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Adam Grant led the Bulldogs to a 67-63 victory. He put up 20 points, six assists and five rebounds. Bryant had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.509 vs. 0.391). Saint Francis U, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.158).
Saint Francis U could own the offensive glass in this showdown. The Red Flash are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 50th in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.9 percent. Meanwhile, Bryant ranks 293rd in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.2 percent.
Bryant Bulldogs at Saint Francis U Red Flash Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, ATS Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bryant ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Saint Francis U ranks 259th (17.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 40th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Red Flash rank 155th (2.6).
- Bryant ranks 57th in steals per game (7.7) while Saint Francis U ranks 118th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Red Flash rank 86th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Bulldogs rank 268th (39.1).
- Bryant ranks 85th in assists per game (14.2) while Saint Francis U ranks 226th (11.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Bryant has defeated opponents by an average of 3.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Red Flash have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
