The Long Island Sharks (8-11, 4-0 NEC) will attempt to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (7-11, 2-2 NEC) on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Steinberg Wellness Center as 5.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 2:00 PM ET on NEC Front Row. The point total is 133 for the matchup.
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LIU Cover -5.5 vs Saint Francis (PA) -109
LIU vs. Saint Francis (PA) betting lines
- LIU moneyline odds to win: -229
- Saint Francis (PA) moneyline odds to win: +186
- Spread: LIU (-5.5)
- Total: 133
LIU statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- LIU has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered four times in five opportunities at home, and it has covered six times in 10 opportunities on the road.
- The Sharks have exceeded the over/under less often when playing at home, hitting the over in one of five home matchups (20%). In road games, they have hit the over in four of 10 games (40%).
Recent trends
- The Sharks’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, racking up 66.4 points a contest compared to the 68.8 they’ve averaged this year.
- LIU has been tougher on defense lately, allowing 62.3 points per game over its past 10 contests compared to the 68 points per game its opponents average over the 2024-25 season.
- During their past 10 outings, the Sharks are making 0.5 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.7 compared to 6.2 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (31.5% compared to 31.3% season-long).
LIU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-7-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 2-2-0; As Underdog: 8-5-0)
- O-U-P: 6-11-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-2 (Home: 2-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-9 (Home: 0-2; Away: 4-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 (240th in nation) | 41.8 (92nd) | 31.8 (235th) | 30.2 (127th) | 12.5 (276th) | 11.6 (196th) |
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Saint Francis (PA) statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Saint Francis (PA) has a lower winning percentage at home (.400, 2-3-0 record) than on the road (.600, 6-4-0).
- In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Red Flash’s games have finished above the over/under at home (40%, two of five) than away (60%, six of 10).
- This season the Red Flash are 1-3 at home when moneyline underdogs (.250 winning percentage). Away they are 2-8 (.200).
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Red Flash are scoring 74.8 points per game, 2.5 more than their season average (72.3).
- While Saint Francis (PA) is allowing 74.1 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark over its previous 10 games, allowing 71.9 points per contest.
- The Red Flash are making 9.2 treys per contest with a 38.8% three-point percentage in their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.7 and 35%.
Saint Francis (PA) betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-7-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 4-6-0 (As Favorite: 1-0-0; As Underdog: 7-7-0)
- O-U-P: 8-7-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-11 (Home: 1-3; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (101st in nation) | 44 (222nd) | 31.4 (252nd) | 31.6 (207th) | 15.8 (75th) | 12.6 (280th) |
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