Saint Francis U Red Flash vs Stonehill Skyhawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Stonehill vs Saint Francis U NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Loretto.

Stonehill vs Saint Francis U Prediction

Betting on today's Skyhawks and Red Flash game? Catch the action at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA, as the Red Flash hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on NEC. Stonehill is favored by -1.5 in this Northeast conference contest against Saint Francis U. The game's over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.

Stonehill vs. Saint Francis U Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Stonehill Skyhawks at Saint Francis U Red Flash
Where: Loretto at DeGol Arena
Date: Sunday, January 5th
Betting Odds STNH -1.5, STNH -111 | STFPA -110 O/U 142.5

Skyhawks Preview: Can the Skyhawks Pull Off a Win at Loretto?

Stonehill’s season record dropped to 6-8 after a 76-69 loss to Mercyhurst on Friday. The Skyhawks, who were -2 favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 145, exceeding the O/U line of 133.5.

Stonehill led 40-32 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 44.

Skyhawks Offense Breakdown

Stonehill's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.1% of their threes, while their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%.

At the free-throw line, the Skyhawks shot 65.5%, connecting on 19 of 29 attempts. They recorded 9 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.

Skyhawks Team Defense

Stonehill's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 23 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 36 shooting for 47%.

From three-point range, Stonehill's opponents hit 6 of 16 shots, good for 37%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 24 attempts for 82%. Stonehill limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.

Red Flash Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Red Flash?

Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games

The Red Flash fell to 2-10 on the season after a 74-59 home loss to Central Connecticut State on Friday. Entering the game as +5.5 underdogs, Saint Francis U not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line. After a 38-38 first half, the Red Flash struggled in the second half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 36.

Red Flash Offense Breakdown

Saint Francis U managed just 59 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.4%, and they hit 71.4% of their free throws, going 5-for-7 from the line.

Jordan Jones was a standout, scoring 26 points on 11-of-15 shooting, including 4-of-7 from three-point range. Devin Haid added 18 points, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 1-of-6 attempts.

Red Flash Team Defense

Saint Francis U's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Red Flash allowed 18 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Saint Francis U held their opponents to 6 made threes on 22 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 7 times, where they hit 5 free throws, 71%.

Skyhawks vs Red Flash Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Stonehill has a 3-1-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 66 points per game.
In their last ten games at home, the Red Flash have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 63 points per game in these contests.
The last ten games that Saint Francis U was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Skyhawks have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 0-3 against the spread.