The Saint Francis U Red Flash (3-4) will be at home in DeGol Arena when they go head-to-head with the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (3-5). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Red Flash beat the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, 79-63, while the Mountain Hawks were beaten by the Columbia Lions, 68-64.
Saint Francis U dominated every facet of the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.524 (above their season average of 0.475) and a free throw rate of 0.206 (matching their season average). Saint Joseph’s had marks of 0.373 and 0.194, respectively, for those same stats. Lehigh, meanwhile, held Columbia to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below the 26.2 mark opponents have averaged against Lehigh this season). Saint Francis U’s Keith Braxton had a solid performance, putting up 26 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Lehigh was led by Jordan Cohen, who had 20 points and five rebounds.
The Mountain Hawks won the sole game between these two teams last season, 88-76. Making free throws was one of Lehigh’s largest strengths. They were 17-19 (89.5 percent), while the Red Flash were 13-15 (86.7 percent).
Saint Francis U figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Red Flash rank 87th in offensive efficiency, while the Mountain Hawks rank 249th in defensive efficiency.
Lehigh vs. Saint Francis U Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, ATS Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Lehigh ranks 60th in assists per game (14.7) while Saint Francis U ranks 257th (12.0).
- The Red Flash rank 67th in rebounds per game (37.6) while the Mountain Hawks rank 170th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
- Lehigh ranks 201st in blocks allowed per game (3.6) while Saint Francis U ranks 252nd (4.4).
- The Red Flash rank 58th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Mountain Hawks rank 231st (6.9).
- Saint Francis U ranks 196th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8) while Lehigh ranks 316th (27.0).