The Sacred Heart Pioneers (8-12, 4-3 NEC) will try to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Saint Francis U Red Flash (7-11, 3-4 NEC) at DeGol Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash Free Prediction
The last time the Pioneers played, they were topped by the Robert Morris Colonials, 72-64. Robert Morris’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Sacred Heart. The Colonials had a rate of 0.560 (above their season average of 0.510), while the Pioneers posted a mark of 0.394 (below their season average of 0.524). Cameron Parker had a solid outing for Sacred Heart, recording 10 points and seven rebounds.
The Red Flash lost to the Wagner Seahawks in their last contest, 83-79. One of Wagner’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 17-20 (85.0 percent), while the Red Flash were just 9-13 (69.2 percent). With 25 points on 9-for-13 shooting, Keith Braxton was the top scorer from either team.
After the Red Flash won both games against the Pioneers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Saint Francis U won 72-71. The Red Flash had a better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 16.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.169 vs. 0.150).
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Sacred Heart in this battle. The Pioneers rank 83rd in offensive rebounding percentage (31.9 percent), while Saint Francis U ranks 201st in defensive rebounding percentage (71.5 percent).
Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Saint Francis U Red Flash Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Francis U, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Sacred Heart ranks 74th in assists per game (14.8) while Saint Francis U ranks 211th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
The Pioneers rank 32nd in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Red Flash rank 164th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
Saint Francis U ranks 137th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Sacred Heart ranks 245th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
The Pioneers rank 65th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Red Flash rank 147th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Saint Francis U ranks 82nd in steals per game (6.9) while Sacred Heart ranks 148th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
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The Pioneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 0.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Red Flash have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
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