The Saint Francis U Red Flash (22-9, 15-5 NEC) take on the Robert Morris Colonials (19-14, 15-5 NEC) in the Northeast Conference Tourney at UPMC Events Center. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
Saint Francis U Red Flash vs. Robert Morris Colonials Betting Prediction
In the Red Flash’s last outing, they topped the Sacred Heart Pioneers, 84-72. The Red Flash had a great turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 15.2), while the Pioneers had a free throw rate of 0.141 (below their season average of 0.250). With 24 points on 9-for-18 shooting, Isaiah Blackmon was the top scorer from either team.
The Colonials won big over the LIU Sharks in their last game, 86-66. The Colonials held the Sharks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below the 29.3 mark opponents have averaged against Robert Morris this season) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.663 (above their season average of 0.511). AJ Bramah led Robert Morris in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field.
Saint Francis U appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Red Flash rank 20th in offensive efficiency, while Robert Morris ranks 173rd in defensive efficiency.
Saint Francis U Red Flash at Robert Morris Colonials Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: ATS Winner – Robert Morris, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
Robert Morris ranks ninth in assists per game (16.5) while Saint Francis U ranks 204th (11.8).
The Colonials rank 115th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Red Flash rank 270th (17.7).
Saint Francis U ranks 95th in rebounds per game (36.6) while Robert Morris ranks 232nd (33.5).
The Red Flash rank 77th in steals per game (7.1) while the Colonials rank 102nd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
The Red Flash’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average).