Wagner Seahawks vs Saint Francis U Red Flash NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/26/25
Looking to win big? The Seahawks and Red Flash face off at 2:00 ET on NEC. The Red Flash are hosting the game at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA. 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 SEAHAWKS VS SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH BETTING PICK
The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash -1.5
This game will be played at DeGol Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 26th.
WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Red Flash.
- Not only will Saint Francis U pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 123.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can Wagner Pull Off a Road Win?
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 entered the game as +1 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread.
Wagner trailed 37-31 at halftime and played a nearly even second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 34. The game’s total points reached 137, surpassing the over/under line of 119.5.
Wagner put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.7%, with a 45.2% success rate on two-point attempts. The Seahawks struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 57.1% of their attempts.
Aidan Reichert led the way with 23 points, shooting 75% overall and going 3-for-3 from deep. Zae Blake added 18 points, connecting on 4-of-7 threes, while Jeff Planutis contributed 15 points, hitting 50% from the field and from three-point range.
Wagner’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 65% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 15 of 23 shots.
From beyond the arc, Wagner’s opponent hit 9 of 25 three-point attempts, shooting 36%. Wagner also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 14 of those attempts for 87%. Wagner limited their opponent to just 3 offensive rebounds.
Do the Red Flash Stand a Chance at Home?
Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games
Saint Francis U improved to 5-13 on the season with a 74-64 win over LIU on Friday, January 24th. The Red Flash, who were slight favorites at -1, covered the spread in the victory.
Leading 38-35 at halftime, Saint Francis U outscored LIU 36-29 in the second half. The game’s total points of 138 went over the O/U line of 127.5.
Riley Parker’s 29 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-8 from three, led Saint Francis U to a 74-point performance in their last game. Jamal Fuller added 25 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 9-of-16 from the field and 2-of-5 from deep.
The Red Flash shot 48.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They hit 38.1% from three-point range, going 8-of-21, and connected on 80% of their free throws, making 16-of-20 attempts.
Saint Francis U’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, hitting 25 of 52 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 31 shots to fall, a 54% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the opposition connected on 8 of 21 attempts, shooting 38%. Saint Francis U also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 16, an 80% success rate. The Red Flash gave up 6 offensive rebounds.