Saint Francis U Red Flash vs Wagner Seahawks Matchup

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

Saint Francis U vs Wagner Prediction

Betting on today's Red Flash and Seahawks game? Catch the action at Spiro Sports Center in Staten Island, NY, as the Seahawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on NEC. The over/under for this game is set at 123.5 points, and Wagner is favored by -1.5 vs. Saint Francis U in a Northeast conference matchup.

Saint Francis U vs. Wagner Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Saint Francis U Red Flash at Wagner Seahawks
Where: Staten Island at Spiro Sports Center
Date: Monday, January 20th
Betting Odds WAG -1.5, STFPA +110 | WAG -134 O/U 123.5

Red Flash Preview: Do the Red Flash Have What it Takes on the Road?

Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games

The Red Flash dropped to 4-12 on the season after a 64-51 road loss to the Sharks on Saturday. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, Saint Francis U not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 34-23 at halftime, the Red Flash scored 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 115 fell short of the 133.5 O/U line.

Red Flash Offense Breakdown

Saint Francis U struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 51 points and shooting 35.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, as they hit only 5 of 26 attempts, a 19.2% rate.

Malachi Davis was a bright spot, scoring 23 points on 9 of 18 shooting, including 3 of 8 from beyond the arc. The Red Flash managed 11 assists and 6 offensive rebounds, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.7%.

Red Flash Team Defense

Saint Francis U's defense gave up 64 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 21 of 47 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 27 shooting for 48%.

From three-point range, the Red Flash allowed 8 of 20 shooting, or 40%. They also sent the other team to the line 16 times, where they hit 14 free throws for 87%. Saint Francis U gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Seahawks Preview: Will Wagner Find a Way to Win at Home?

Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games

Wagner dropped to 5-8 on the season after a 69-65 home loss to Mercyhurst on Saturday. The Seahawks were -5.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points of 134 exceeded the O/U line of 119.5.

Wagner led 30-22 at halftime but allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. Defensive lapses in the 2nd half were a key factor in the loss.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

Wagner put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field and 26.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.5%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 86.2% of their shots, going 25-for-29.

Aidan Reichert led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the field. R.J. Greene added 17 points, hitting 75% of his shots, while Zaire Williams contributed 15 points despite shooting just 35.7% overall and 16.7% from three-point range.

Seahawks Team Defense

Wagner's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, making 18 of 43 attempts. Inside the arc, they hit 50% of their shots, going 14/28.

From three-point range, the opponent shot 26%, connecting on 4 of 15 attempts. Wagner also sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 25 free throws, shooting 86%. Wagner allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Red Flash vs Seahawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Red Flash offense has averaged 65 points per game while allowing an average of 81. Saint Francis U posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Wagner has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 55 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Saint Francis U has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Seahawks have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.