The Saint Francis U Red Flash (3-5) look to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (7-3) at Bob Carpenter Center Acierno Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Free Prediction
The last time the Red Flash played, they were beaten by the Buffalo Bulls, 82-67. Buffalo’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Saint Francis U. The Bulls had a rate of 12.2, while the Red Flash posted a mark of 21.6. Keith Braxton was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens were beaten by the Maryland Terrapins in their last contest, 73-67. One of Maryland’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 30 free throw attempts, while Delaware had just 11. With 29 points on 12-for-14 shooting, Eric Carter was the game’s leading scorer.
Carter has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Delaware.
Saint Francis U could have a difficult time creating turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Delaware ranks 71st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while Saint Francis U has forced the 199th-most turnovers (18.8 percent).
Saint Francis U vs. Delaware Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Saint Francis U ranks 95th in steals per game (6.8) while Delaware ranks 233rd (5.0).
The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 158th in assists allowed per game (13.3) while the Red Flash rank 271st (16.1).
Saint Francis U ranks 179th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Delaware ranks 275th (18.4).
The Fightin’ Blue Hens rank 196th in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Red Flash rank 223rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
Delaware ranks 212th in blocks per game (2.6) while Saint Francis U ranks 228th (2.4).
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