The Saint Francis U Red Flash (5-8, 1-1 NEC) will try to snap their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (7-7, 1-1 NEC) at Steinberg Wellness Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds ATS Prediction
In the Red Flash’s last contest, they were beaten by the Buffalo Bulls, 82-67. Buffalo’s 12.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Saint Francis U, who had a rate of 21.6. Keith Braxton was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
The Blackbirds dismantled the College of New Rochelle Blue Angels in their last game, 109-76. The Blackbirds had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.597 vs. 0.363) and had a better free throw rate (0.221 vs. 0.179). With 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, Ty Flowers had a solid game for LIU Brooklyn.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Blackbirds won the last matchup 83-67. LIU Brooklyn had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 vs. 20.8). Saint Francis U, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (7.2 vs. 18.7).
Raiquan Clark has averaged 0 points over the last five games for LIU Brooklyn.
Saint Francis U figures to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this battle. The Red Flash rank 31st in offensive rebounding percentage (35.8 percent), while LIU Brooklyn ranks 136th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.9 percent).
Saint Francis U vs. LIU Brooklyn Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – LIU Brooklyn, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Francis U ranks 38th in rebounds per game (40.1) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 201st in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
The Blackbirds average 26.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 41st in the country. The Red Flash rank 188th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
LIU Brooklyn averages 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 39th in the NCAA. Saint Francis U ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Blackbirds rank 147th in assists per game (13.1) while the Red Flash rank 216th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
Saint Francis U ranks 90th in steals per game (6.9) while LIU Brooklyn ranks 138th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
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The Red Flash’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 19.4, up from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Blackbirds have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (8.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (8.4 above their season average).
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