The Saint Francis U Red Flash (15-8, 8-4 NEC) will be at the Spiro Sports Center to square off with the Wagner Seahawks (5-16, 2-8 NEC) in a NEC matchup. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Saint Francis U Red Flash at Wagner Seahawks Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Seahawks were beaten by the Robert Morris Colonials, 67-62, while the Red Flash won a close one over the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 70-68.
Saint Francis U played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 32.9) and a turnover percentage of 15.5 (better than their season average of 15.5). Sacred Heart was 29.0 and 19.9, respectively, for those same stats. Wagner, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 30.8). Wagner received a boost from Alex Morales, who had 15 points. Keith Braxton was a key piece for Saint Francis U with 23 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Braxton led the Red Flash to an 80-62 victory. He recorded 19 points and nine rebounds. Saint Francis U made good use of their 30 trips to the charity stripe, making 25 of them (83.3 percent). Wagner, on the other hand, was 9-12 (75.0 percent).
The high-powered offense of Saint Francis U will square off against the bottom-tier defense of Wagner. The Red Flash rank 42nd in offensive efficiency, while the Seahawks are 336th in defensive efficiency. The Red Flash should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Saint Francis U Red Flash at Wagner Seahawks Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, ATS Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wagner ranks 139th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while Saint Francis U ranks 270th (17.8).
- The Seahawks rank 147th in assists per game (13.0) while the Red Flash rank 152nd in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- The Red Flash rank 91st in steals per game (7.0) while the Seahawks rank 151st in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Saint Francis U ranks 108th in rebounds per game (36.7) while Wagner ranks 161st in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Red Flash’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 4.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Seahawks have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
