Niagara Purple Eagles vs Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23

Looking to win big? The Purple Eagles and Red Flash face off at 4:00 ET on NEC. The Red Flash are hosting the game at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA. The Purple Eagles come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 135.5 points.

NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH BETTING PICK

The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash +5.5

This game will be played at DeGol Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Red Flash.
• Not only will Saint Francis U pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Can Niagara Secure a Road Victory?

Niagara comes into their game against Saint Francis U with an overall record of 0-3. In their last three road games, including one from last year, Niagara has gone 0-3. As of today’s game, Niagara has a 0-3 record against the spread. In their previous ten games, including last season, Niagara is 4-6 vs. the spread.

So far, Niagara’s games have averaged 145 points per game with the average over/under line being 128.7 points. In the Purple Eagles’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 66 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 4-1.

Niagara recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 73 points against Hawaii. This output exceeded their season average of 66.7 points per game. For the season, the Niagara offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 298th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 44%.

Coming into today’s game, the Niagara defense is giving up an average of 78.3 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Hawaii, the Rainbow Warriors finished with a field goal percentage of 59% and a total of 92 points vs. Niagara.

Will Saint Francis U Come Through as Home Underdogs?

After losing their most recent game against Penn State (83-53), the Red Flash enter today’s game with a 0-4 record. In their last five home games, including those from last year, Saint Francis U has gone 0-5. As of today’s game, Saint Francis U has a 0-4 record against the spread. Looking back at their previous ten games, including the previous season, Saint Francis U has gone 5-3 vs. the spread.

So far, Saint Francis U’s games have averaged 133 points per game with the average over/under line being 142.2 points. The Red Flash’s last five games have culminated with an average of 81 points per game and an over/under record of 1-2.

In contrast to their season average of 65.3 points per game, the Saint Francis U had a below average performance. They scored 53 points against Penn State and had a field goal percentage of 35%. Cam Gregory is leading the team in scoring at 10.2 points per contest. Aaron Talbert has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 7.7 going into the game.

So far, the Red Flash’s defense is ranked 129th in the country at 73.5 points per contest. So far, the Saint Francis U defense is giving up an average of 11.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 13.5 times per game (469th).