The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (3-10) visit DeGol Arena to square off against the Saint Francis U Red Flash (4-7). The Mountaineers will attempt to put an end to their nine-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Red Flash lost to the Buffalo Bulls, 82-67, while the Mountaineers were blown out by the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 105-55.
Mount St. Mary’s had a better free throw rate (0.164 vs. 0.176) while Saint Francis U had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.6 vs. 33.3). Saint Francis U rallied around Keith Braxton, who recorded 19 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Jalen Gibbs played a pivotal role for Mount St. Mary’s with 24 points and six rebounds.
The Mountaineers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Mount St. Mary’s won 59-56. Mount St. Mary’s’ 0.542 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Saint Francis U, who had a mark of 0.415. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Saint Francis U appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this battle. The Red Flash rank 23rd in offensive rebounding percentage (36.9 percent), while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 153rd in defensive rebounding percentage (72.2 percent).
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers at Saint Francis U Red Flash Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Saint Francis U ranks 24th in rebounds per game (40.7) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 160th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
- The Mountaineers average 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 111th in the nation. The Red Flash rank 143rd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- Saint Francis U averages 12.5 assists per game, which ranks 164th in the nation. Mount St. Mary’s ranks 186th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
- The Mountaineers average 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 87th in the NCAA. The Red Flash rank 185th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- Saint Francis U averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. Mount St. Mary’s ranks 140th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- 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 Mountaineers have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 89.6 points per game (12.7 above their season average).
