The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (16-15, 10-9 NEC) square off against the Saint Francis U Red Flash (17-13, 13-6 NEC) in the Northeast Conference Tourney at DeGol Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Red Flash defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 67-63, while the Blackbirds beat the Sacred Heart Pioneers 71-62.
The Blackbirds held the Pioneers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.381 (below their season average of 0.527). The Pioneers had a free throw rate of 0.222 (below their season average of 0.285). The Red Flash, meanwhile, held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9 (below the 28.3 mark opponents have averaged against Saint Francis U this season). The Bulldogs had a free throw rate of 0.200 (below their season average of 0.264). Keith Braxton played well for Saint Francis U, recording 15 points and eight rebounds. LIU Brooklyn was lifted by Eral Penn, who finished with 15 points and nine rebounds.
Saint Francis U appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this contest. The Red Flash are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 28th in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.4 percent. Meanwhile, LIU Brooklyn ranks 238th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.7 percent.
LIU Brooklyn at Saint Francis U Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, ATS Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Saint Francis U ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (38.0) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 235th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- The Blackbirds average 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 64th in the nation. The Red Flash rank 175th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- LIU Brooklyn ranks 140th in assists per game (13.5) while Saint Francis U ranks 179th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- The Blackbirds rank 13th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Red Flash rank 168th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- Saint Francis U ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 166th (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blackbirds have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.0 points per game (11.1 below their season average).
- The Red Flash’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, up from 0.8 for the season.
