The Saint Francis U Red Flash (4-4) will travel to the UMBC Event Center to go head-to-head with the UMBC Retrievers (5-4). The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Saint Francis U Red Flash at UMBC Retrievers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Retrievers were blown out by the American University Eagles, 85-61, while the Red Flash defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 77-69.
The Red Flash made 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 17.2). UMBC, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 22.7). K.J. Jackson put together a solid game for UMBC with 19 points. Keith Braxton, meanwhile played well for Saint Francis U, finishing with 18 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Red Flash rank 32nd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 percent), while UMBC ranks 40th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent) since last season.
Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. UMBC Retrievers Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UMBC, ATS Winner – UMBC, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UMBC ranks 52nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Saint Francis U ranks 227th (4.3).
- The Retrievers average 23.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 104th in the NCAA. The Red Flash rank 193rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
- Saint Francis U ranks 46th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while UMBC ranks 133rd (6.2).
- The Red Flash rank 81st in rebounds per game (37.6) while the Retrievers rank 233rd (34.3).
- UMBC ranks 138th in assists per game (13.5) while Saint Francis U ranks 234th (12.0).
