The Saint Francis U Red Flash (2-4) go head-to-head with the Niagara Purple Eagles (2-3) at DeGol Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Niagara Purple Eagles at Saint Francis U Red Flash Betting Prediction
The Purple Eagles are trying to rebound after their 75-63 loss to the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers in their last game. St. Francis Brooklyn’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Terriers had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 30) and total rebounds (46 vs. 38). Greg Kuakumensah had a solid outing for Niagara, contributing 10 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Red Flash’s last outing, they easily got past the Bloomsburg Huskies, 113-59. The Red Flash had a much better turnover percentage (8.9 vs. 24.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.6 vs. 24.3). Randall Gaskins Jr. was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 10-for-13 shooting from the field.
The Red Flash won the only game against the Purple Eagles last season, 93-87. The Red Flash had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 27.3) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.587 vs. 0.507).
Saint Francis U should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Since last season, Saint Francis U ranks 57th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Niagara has forced the 23rd-fewest turnovers (16.0 percent). Furthermore, the Purple Eagles have been among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 42nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.277). The Red Flash, meanwhile, rank sixth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.170).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Niagara averages 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. Saint Francis U ranks 242nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
The Purple Eagles rank 39th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Red Flash rank 249th (2.4).
Saint Francis U ranks 86th in steals per game (6.9) while Niagara ranks 281st (5.0).
The Purple Eagles rank 123rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Red Flash rank 248th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
Saint Francis U ranks 206th in assists per game (13.0) while Niagara ranks 295th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
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