Radford Highlanders vs Saint Francis U Red Flash NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
Planning on watching today’s Highlanders and Red Flash game? Catch the action at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA, as the Red Flash hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on NEC. Radford is favored by -6.5 in this non-conference contest against Saint Francis U. The game’s over/under currently sits at 137 points.
RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH BETTING PICK
The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash +6.5
This game will be played at DeGol Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Red Flash.
- Not only will Saint Francis U pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Highlanders?
Radford picked up a 69-56 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Tuesday, November 26th. The Highlanders were +7 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they pull off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 125, which came in well under the O/U line of 147.
Radford set the tone early, taking a commanding 36-18 lead into halftime. While they allowed 38 points in the 2nd half, they still managed to score 33 points of their own to secure the win.
Radford put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 54.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-15.
Jalen Jackson and Jarvis Moss each scored 23 points, with Jackson hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range. Moss shot 52.6% overall, making 3-of-7 from deep. Truth Harris contributed 12 points, shooting 80% from the field in just 18 minutes.
Radford’s defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the opposing team making only 12 of 31 attempts, a 38% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Radford allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 10 times, where they converted 8 free throws. Radford gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Red Flash Find a Way to Win at Home?
Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games
Saint Francis U pulled off an 88-78 win over Lehigh on Tuesday, November 26th. The Red Flash were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.
Saint Francis U took control early, leading 55-36 at halftime. However, they allowed Lehigh to score 42 points in the 2nd half while only scoring 33 themselves. The game’s total points reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.
Saint Francis U put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 54% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts, while shooting 34.6% from beyond the arc.
Riley Parker led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, shooting 61.1% from the field. Bobby Rosenberger III and Tyler Whitney-Sidney each added 21 points, with Rosenberger hitting 3 of 7 from deep and grabbing 8 rebounds.
Saint Francis U struggled defensively, giving up 78 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 25 made shots from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Saint Francis U’s defense allowed 9 threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 78%. Saint Francis U gave up 10 offensive rebounds.