The American University Eagles (4-2) clash with the Saint Francis U Red Flash (3-4) at Bender Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Saint Francis U Red Flash at American University Eagles Betting Prediction
The last time the Red Flash played, they beat the Niagara Purple Eagles, 79-75. The Red Flash forced 15 turnovers and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 vs. 28.9). Saint Francis U was lifted by Keith Braxton, who was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
The Eagles fell to the Wagner Seahawks in their last outing, 64-58. Wagner’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Seahawks had 11 offensive rebounds and 33 total rebounds, while the Eagles had six and 26, respectively. With 22 points on 6-for-10 shooting, Sa’eed Nelson was the top scorer from either team.
The Red Flash won the lone game against the Eagles last season, 100-89. The Red Flash had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.0 vs. 24.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.300 vs. 0.254).
American University could have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this meeting. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Eagles rank 280th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.211, while Saint Francis U ranks seventh in FTA rate allowed (0.173).
Saint Francis U at American University Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
American University ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while Saint Francis U ranks 249th (23.6).
The Red Flash rank 64th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Eagles rank 232nd (6.8).
American University ranks 161st in assists allowed per game (13.3) while Saint Francis U ranks 299th (15.8).
The Red Flash rank 199th in rebounds per game (35.2) while the Eagles rank 330th (30.4).
American University ranks 150th in blocks per game (3.3) while Saint Francis U ranks 249th (2.4).
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