LIU Sharks vs Saint Francis U Red Flash NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/25
The Sharks and Red Flash are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Red Flash will host the game at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA. LIU is favored by -1.5 in this Northeast conference matchup the against Saint Francis U. The over/under for the game is set at 129.5 points.
LIU SHARKS VS SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH BETTING PICK
The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash +1.5
This game will be played at DeGol Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 24th.
WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Red Flash.
- Not only will Saint Francis U pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Sharks Lock in a Road Win?
LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games
LIU improved to 8-11 on the season with a 72-63 home win over Mercyhurst on Monday. The Sharks entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 135 went over the pre-game line of 126.5.
LIU led 34-28 at halftime but allowed 31 points in the 2nd half while scoring 25. Despite the defensive lapse, they managed to secure the win.
LIU’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%. They connected on 44.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 18 from deep, and made 77.8% of their free throws, going 14 for 18 at the line.
Malachi Davis led the way with 23 points and 9 assists, though he shot just 35% overall. Jamal Fuller added 20 points and 12 rebounds, knocking down 4 of 8 from three-point range.
Despite giving up 63 points, LIU’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, with 25 made baskets on 51 attempts. The Sharks struggled to contain two-point shots, where their opponent connected on 17 of 33 attempts, shooting 51%.
LIU also had trouble defending the three-point line, as their opponent hit 8 of 18 threes, good for 44%. From the free-throw line, LIU’s opponent went 14/18, shooting 77%. The Sharks gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Saint Francis U Grab a Win at Home?
Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games
Saint Francis U fell to 4-13 on the season after a 70-68 loss to Wagner on Monday. The Red Flash, who were +2.5 point underdogs, covered the spread in the loss.
After trailing 32-25 at halftime, Saint Francis U held Wagner to just 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30 points of their own. The total points for the game went over the O/U line of 123.5, finishing at 138.
Saint Francis U struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 41.3%. They hit 30.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 23 attempts, and were 40% on two-point shots. Their free-throw shooting was a bright spot, as they made 15 of 17 for 88.2%.
Ja’Kair Sanchez led the Red Flash with 24 points, despite shooting 33.3% overall. Riley Parker contributed 19 points, hitting 54.5% of his shots and 50% from three-point range. Zaire Williams added 15 points, going 3 for 9 from deep, while Valentino Pinedo grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds.
Saint Francis U’s defense held their opponent to 70 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 14/38, also at 36%.
From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 36%, hitting 8 of 22 threes. Saint Francis U sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 18, shooting 72%. The Red Flash gave up 11 offensive rebounds.