The Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (6-20, 4-9 NEC) are 9.5-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a six-game losing streak when they host the Long Island Sharks (18-9, 12-2 NEC) on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at DeGol Arena. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on NEC Front Row. The matchup’s over/under is set at 148.5.
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LIU Cover -9.5 vs Saint Francis (PA) -103
LIU vs. Saint Francis (PA) betting lines
- LIU moneyline odds to win: -483
- Saint Francis (PA) moneyline odds to win: +354
- Spread: LIU (-9.5)
- Total: 148.5
LIU statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, LIU has fared better at home, covering five times in 10 home games, and eight times in 17 road games.
- The Sharks have eclipsed the total more often at home, hitting the over in four of 10 home matchups (40%). In away games, they have hit the over in six of 17 games (35.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite, LIU has picked up the win in nine of nine games when playing at home, good for a 1.000 winning percentage. It has won seven of nine games away from home (.778) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Sharks’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, putting up 69.5 points a contest compared to the 73.2 they’ve averaged this season.
- LIU’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (61.1) is 10.0 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (71.1).
- The Sharks’ past 10 outings have seen them make 5.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 34.1% from deep. Both numbers are down compared to their 2025-26 averages of 6.0 makes and 35.4%.
LIU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-14-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 8-9-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 8-10-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 10-17-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 6-11-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-2 (Home: 9-0; Away: 7-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.0 (75th in nation) | 44.3 (192nd) | 33.0 (128th) | 30.1 (125th) | 13.7 (194th) | 13.0 (328th) |
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Saint Francis (PA) statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Saint Francis (PA) has been better against the spread on the road (6-7-0) than at home (4-5-0) this year.
- In terms of the over/under, Red Flash games have finished over less often at home (five of nine, 55.6%) than away (eight of 13, 61.5%).
- This season the Red Flash are 1-5 at home when moneyline underdogs (.167 winning percentage). On the road they are 1-11 (.083).
Recent trends
- The Red Flash have fared better offensively over their last 10 games, scoring 75.2 points per contest, 3.8 more than their season average of 71.4.
- While Saint Francis (PA) is surrendering 81.3 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark over its last 10 games, allowing 79.1 points per contest.
- In their last 10 games, the Red Flash are sinking 8.6 threes per contest, 0.6 more than their season average (8.0). They also sport a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (37.4%) compared to their season average (34.0%).
Saint Francis (PA) betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 5-6-0 (As Favorite: 2-1-0; As Underdog: 9-12-0)
- O-U-P: 13-11-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-18 (Home: 1-5; Away: 1-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.4 (315th in nation) | 48.9 (356th) | 29.0 (321st) | 33.8 (326th) | 13.8 (187th) | 12.0 (274th) |
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