Saint Francis U Red Flash vs Wagner Seahawks Matchup

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

Wagner vs Saint Francis U Prediction

Betting on today's Seahawks 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. This Northeast conference matchup has an over/under of 123.5 points, and Saint Francis U is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Wagner.

Wagner vs. Saint Francis U Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Wagner Seahawks at Saint Francis U Red Flash
Where: Loretto at DeGol Arena
Date: Sunday, January 26th
Betting Odds STFPA -1.5, WAG +108 | STFPA -130 O/U 123.5

Seahawks Preview: Does Wagner Have What it Takes on the Road?

Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games

Wagner fell to 6-9 on the season after a 71-66 road loss to Mercyhurst on Friday. The Seahawks were +1 underdogs going in and didn’t cover the spread.

After trailing 37-31 at halftime, Wagner scored 35 points in the 2nd half but allowed 34. The game’s total points of 137 exceeded the O/U line of 119.5.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

Wagner put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.7%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 57.1% of their shots.

Aidan Reichert led the way with 23 points, shooting 9 of 12 overall and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Zae Blake added 18 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep, while Jeff Planutis contributed 15 points, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc.

Seahawks Team Defense

Even though Wagner gave up 71 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field, with 24 made baskets on 48 attempts. Inside the arc, Wagner's defense struggled, as they allowed 15 two-point field goals on just 23 attempts, equating to a 65% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, Wagner's defense gave up 9 three-pointers on 25 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts for an 87% free-throw shooting percentage. Wagner limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 3 in the game.

Red Flash Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Red Flash?

Saint Francis U improved to 5-13 on the season with a 74-64 win over LIU on Friday, January 24th. Playing at home, the Red Flash entered the game as 1-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Saint Francis U led 38-35 at halftime and outscored LIU 36-29 in the second half. The game’s total points of 138 went over the pre-game line of 127.5.

Red Flash Offense Breakdown

Saint Francis U put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They hit 38.1% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 21 attempts, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 for 80%.

Riley Parker led the way with 29 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from deep (4/8). Jamal Fuller added 25 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 56.2% from the field and 40% from three-point range.

Red Flash Team Defense

Saint Francis U's defense gave up 64 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field on 25 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Red Flash allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponents shooting 38%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 of those for 80%. Saint Francis U gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Seahawks vs Red Flash Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Seahawks last five road games, the team averaged 56 points per game while allowing 59. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 3-2 straight-up.
Through their last five home games, Saint Francis U has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 65 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Seahawks have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
The Red Flash have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.