The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (6-3) welcome the Saint Francis U Red Flash (4-6) to Stabler Arena. The Red Flash will try to put an end to a six-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Mountain Hawks had no trouble getting past the Monmouth Hawks, 85-61, while the Red Flash were beaten by the Buffalo Bulls, 82-67.
The Mountain Hawks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 12.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.585 vs. 0.375). Saint Francis U, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 vs. 33.3). Lehigh’s Pat Andree led the way, finishing with 31 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Keith Braxton was a key piece for Saint Francis U with 19 points and nine rebounds.
The Red Flash won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 84-70. One of Saint Francis U’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 14-17 (82.4 percent), while the Mountain Hawks were just 7-9 (77.8 percent).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Lehigh should have a substantial edge. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Mountain Hawks offense ranks 91st in that metric at 0.534, while the Saint Francis U defense ranks 280th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.528). Additionally, the Red Flash rank 52nd in turnover percentage (16.7 percent), while the Mountain Hawks rank 333rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.4 percent).
Saint Francis U at Lehigh Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Lehigh, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Lehigh averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 63rd in the country. Saint Francis U ranks 204th in assists allowed per game (15.9).
- The Red Flash rank 38th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Mountain Hawks rank 101st (6.5).
- The Red Flash average 22.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 146th in the country. The Mountain Hawks rank 255th in three pointers allowed per game (27.5).
- Lehigh ranks 72nd in rebounds per game (36.4) while Saint Francis U ranks 163rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
