Stonehill Skyhawks vs Saint Francis U Red Flash NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25
The Skyhawks and Red Flash are set to face off at 2:00 ET on NEC. The Red Flash will host the game at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA. Stonehill is favored by -1.5 in this Northeast conference contest against Saint Francis U. The game’s over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.
STONEHILL SKYHAWKS 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 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.
WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 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 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.
Can The Skyhawks Secure a Win at Loretto?
Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games
Stonehill fell to 6-8 on the season after a 76-69 road loss to Mercyhurst on Friday. Entering the game as 2-point favorites, the Skyhawks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.
Stonehill led 40-32 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 44. This second-half collapse was a key factor in their latest setback.
In their last game, Stonehill put up 69 points, shooting 42.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a strong 55.2% on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.1% of their threes.
At the free-throw line, Stonehill shot 65.5%, making 19 of 29 attempts. Jeff Planutis led the way with 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall, while Aidan Reichert added 22 points, hitting 71.4% of his shots and going 1-for-1 from three-point range.
Even with Stonehill’s defense allowing 76 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 44% shooting from the field. The Skyhawks gave up 17 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Stonehill’s defense saw their opponent hit 6 of 16 threes, good for 37%. At the free-throw line, the other team shot 82%, making 24 of 29 attempts. Stonehill also limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.
Will the Red Flash Win at Home?
Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games
Saint Francis U dropped to 2-10 on the season after a 74-59 home loss to Central Connecticut State on Friday, January 3rd. The Red Flash entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Saint Francis U struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 137.5 O/U line.
Saint Francis U managed just 59 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.4%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 6 of 22 attempts for a 27.3% success rate, while connecting on 51.4% of their two-point shots.
Jordan Jones was the standout performer, scoring 26 points on 11 of 15 shooting, including 4 of 7 from three-point range. Devin Haid added 18 points, though he made just 1 of 6 from deep, and Valentino Pinedo contributed 12 points despite shooting 35.7% from the floor.
Saint Francis U’s defense gave up 74 points on 42% shooting from the field, as their opponents went 24/57. The Red Flash allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 18 of their 35 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Saint Francis U held their opponents to 27% shooting, as they made just 6 of 22 three-point attempts. The Red Flash sent the other team to the free-throw line 7 times, where they made 5 for 71%. Saint Francis U also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.