Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Saint Francis U Red Flash NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24
Planning on watching today’s Mountain Hawks and Red Flash game? Catch the action at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA, as the Red Flash hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NEC. Lehigh comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 142.5 points.
LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS VS SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH BETTING PICK
The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash +3
This game will be played at DeGol Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.
WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Red Flash.
- Not only will Saint Francis U pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can Lehigh Pull Off A Win at DeGol Arena?
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Recent Game/Games
Lehigh faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 15th, as they took on UCLA on the road. Entering the game as +23 point underdogs, the Mountain Hawks fell 85-45, failing to cover the spread.
Lehigh struggled offensively, scoring just 16 points in the first half and 29 in the second, while allowing 41 points after halftime. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 137-point over/under line.
Lehigh’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 45 points on 29.4% shooting from the field. They connected on only 25% of their three-point attempts (6/24) and 33.3% of their shots inside the arc (9/27), resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 35.3%.
Keith Higgins Jr. led the way with 18 points, despite shooting 35.3% overall and 16.7% from deep. Eric Dailey Jr. contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 54.5%, while Aday Mara was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 16 points in just 13 minutes.
Lehigh’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to shoot 65% on two-point attempts, with 28 made baskets inside the arc.
From three-point range, Lehigh’s defense held their opponent to 23% shooting, with just 3 made threes. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 20 attempts for 76%. Lehigh also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Do the Red Flash Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?
Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games
Saint Francis U faced a tough challenge on Saturday, November 23rd, as they took on Georgetown on the road. The Red Flash were +20.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected, losing 82-65.
Saint Francis U trailed by just one point at halftime, 37-36, but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 29 points while allowing 45. The total points for the game hit 147, going over the pre-game O/U line of 144.5.
In their last game, Saint Francis U put up 65 points, shooting 39.3% from the field and 34.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 29 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.2%, and they connected on 73.3% of their free throws, going 11 for 15.
Micah Peavy led the way with 24 points and 6 assists, shooting 50% overall and 57.1% from three (4/7). Jayden Epps added 23 points, while Riley Parker and Bobby Rosenberger III each contributed 20 points, with Rosenberger also grabbing 7 rebounds.
Saint Francis U’s defense gave up 82 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, with 30 made baskets on 69 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 two-point field goals on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From beyond the three-point line, the Red Flash defense allowed 9 made threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 68%. Saint Francis U gave up 14 offensive rebounds.