It will be a showdown between two great offenses when the Saint Francis U Red Flash (18-8, 11-4 NEC) challenge the LIU Sharks (13-15, 8-7 NEC) at DeGol Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 23, 2020.
LIU Sharks vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Red Flash defeated the Robert Morris Colonials 86-71, while the Sharks beat the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 86-81.
The Sharks had a solid free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.228) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.526). Meanwhile, Saint Francis U played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 33.0) and a turnover percentage of 14.5 (better than their season average of 15.5). Robert Morris was 33.3 and 19.9, respectively, for those same stats. Saint Francis U received a boost from Isaiah Blackmon, who had 30 points and seven rebounds. Ty Flowers, meanwhile played a pivotal role for LIU with 20 points and 14 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Raiquan Clark led the Sharks to an 86-81 victory. He recorded a double-double with 28 points and 13 rebounds. LIU’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Saint Francis U. The Sharks had a rate of 0.234, while the Red Flash posted a mark of 0.194.
Saint Francis U could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Red Flash rank 32nd in offensive efficiency, while LIU ranks 265th in defensive efficiency.
LIU Sharks vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, ATS Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- LIU ranks 13th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while Saint Francis U ranks 269th (17.7).
- The Sharks rank 73rd in blocks per game (3.7) while the Red Flash rank 131st in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Saint Francis U averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 77th in the country. LIU ranks 102nd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- The Red Flash rank 74th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while the Sharks rank 286th (40.0).
- LIU ranks 61st in assists per game (14.6) while Saint Francis U ranks 170th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Sharks have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, LIU has lost by an average of 0.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Red Flash have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (7.0 below their season average).
