The Saint Francis U Red Flash (9-11, 5-4 NEC) will be at Knott Arena to meet the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (5-17, 2-7 NEC) in a NEC matchup. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Saint Francis U Red Flash at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Mountaineers lost to the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 87-79, while the Red Flash won a close one over the Robert Morris Colonials, 76-73.
Saint Francis U’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Robert Morris. The Red Flash had a rate of 0.608 (above their season average of 0.487), while the Colonials posted a mark of 0.519. Mount St. Mary’s, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.532 (above their season average of 0.473). Vado Morse played a key role for Mount St. Mary’s with 19 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Jamaal King had a good outing for Saint Francis U, finishing with 23 points and five steals.
In their first matchup this year, Keith Braxton led the Red Flash to an 80-69 win. He registered a double-double with 17 points and 17 rebounds. Saint Francis U’s 0.619 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Mount St. Mary’s, who had a rate of 0.453.
Saint Francis U could own the offensive glass in this matchup. The Red Flash rank 28th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.2 percent), while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 270th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.6 percent).
Saint Francis U Red Flash at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, ATS Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Saint Francis U ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 238th (33.8).
- The Mountaineers average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 97th in the NCAA. The Red Flash rank 159th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- Saint Francis U ranks 77th in steals per game (7.0) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 99th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Mountaineers rank 81st in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while the Red Flash rank 183rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- Saint Francis U ranks 183rd in assists per game (12.6) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 251st (10.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Flash have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
- The Mountaineers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 7.8 for the season.
