The Saint Francis U Red Flash (13-11, 9-4 NEC) welcome the Robert Morris Colonials (13-13, 8-5 NEC) to DeGol Arena. The Red Flash will attempt to extend their six-game winning streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Robert Morris Colonials vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Red Flash dismantled the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 87-62, while the Colonials were beaten by the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 76-62.
Saint Francis U played a flawless contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.172 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 15.4). For those same stats, Fairleigh Dickinson had marks of 0.102 and 18.0, respectively. Robert Morris, on the other hand, held Mount St. Mary’s to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below the 28.8 mark opponents have averaged against Robert Morris this season). Saint Francis U rallied around Keith Braxton, who finished with 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Josh Williams played well for Robert Morris, contributing 16 points.
In their first matchup this year, Jamaal King led the Red Flash to a 76-73 win. He produced 23 points and five steals. Saint Francis U had a better effective field goal percentage (0.608 vs. 0.519). Robert Morris, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.315 vs. 0.275).
It will be a matchup of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Red Flash will look to push the slower-paced Colonials. The Red Flash rank 99th in possessions per game while the Colonials are 213th.
Robert Morris Colonials at Saint Francis U Red Flash Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, ATS Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Saint Francis U ranks 41st in rebounds per game (38.3) while Robert Morris ranks 230th (33.4).
- The Colonials rank 50th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Red Flash rank 175th (4.4).
- Saint Francis U ranks 44th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Robert Morris ranks 123rd (6.4).
- The Colonials rank 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while the Red Flash rank 187th (23.2).
- Robert Morris ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Saint Francis U ranks 201st (14.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (8.7 above their season average).
- The Red Flash’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 0.4 for the season.
