| MATCHUP | St. Francis (PA) Red Flash | New Haven Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-18 | 13-15 |
| Where | Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center, West Haven, CT | |
| When | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NEC Front Row | |
The Saint Francis Red Flash and the New Haven Chargers will meet on Tuesday night in a Northeast Conference matchup at the Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center in West Haven, Connecticut.
New Haven Chargers Betting Preview
The New Haven Chargers enter Tuesday night’s contest with a 13–15 win‑loss record, including an 8–7 mark in conference play and a respectable 8–5 record on the road. The Chargers have compiled wins over Wagner, Chicago State and the Stonehill Skyhawks, while losing games to Stonehill, Long Island, and the Boston College Eagles.
It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? Three weeks ago, the New Haven Chargers defeated the Saint Francis Red Flash 81-69.
The New Haven Chargers average 61 points on 43 percent shooting from the field and 30.5 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Chargers are allowing opponents 67.6 points per contest which ranks 27th in the country.
Junior guard Jabri Fitzpatrick leads the New Haven Chargers averaging 14 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Forward Stefano Faloppa averages 6.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, while sophomore guard Najimi George provides additional backcourt depth averaging 11.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
Saint Francis Red Flash Betting Preview
The Saint Francis Red Flash enter Tuesday’s matchup with a 6–22 overall record, including a 4–11 mark in conference play and a dreadful 1–12 record on the road. The Red Flash have compiled wins over Stonehill, Chicago State, Wagner and the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, while dropping games to Long Island, Central Connecticut and the Florida Gators.
More recently, in the Saint Francis Red Flash’s 91–89 loss to Long Island, Saint Francis guard Skylar Wicks tallied a rather impressive 25 points illustrating his ability to lead the Red Flash offense.
The Saint Francis Red Flash are averaging 69.9 points on 41.9 percent shooting from the field and 34.8 percent shooting from behind the arc per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Red Flash are allowing opponents 83.5 points per contest which ranks an abysmal 349th in the nation.
Senior guard Skylar Wicks leads the Saint Francis Red Flash with 18 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists on 40.5 percent shooting from the field per game. Senior guard Zion Russell averages 12.5 points, 4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.7 steals per contest. Senior forward Gestin Liberis provides the Red Flash with a strong presence in the paint contributing 9 points and 5 rebounds per game.
Why the New Haven Chargers will win
• Backcourt play. Junior guard Jabri Fitzpatrick leads the New Haven Chargers averaging 14 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
• Defensive edge. The New Haven Chargers are allowing opponents just 67.6 points per game which ranks 27th in the nation. Conversely, the Red Flash are allowing opponents 83.5 points per contest.
• Confidence. The New Haven Chargers defeated the Saint Francis Red Flash 81–69 earlier this season.
Why the Saint Francis Red Flash will win
• Offensive edge. The Saint Francis Red Flash are averaging 69.9 points per game. The Chargers average just 61 points per contest.
• Guard play. Senior guard Skylar Wicks leads the Red Flash with 18 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Saint Francis vs. New Haven Prediction
This matchup features the Saint Francis Red Flash’s superior offense and quality guard play against a New Haven Chargers team that has been more consistent defensively this season and defeated the Red Flash earlier this season. The Red Flash’s recent defensive struggles and current eight‑game losing streak make them difficult to trust on the road, especially against a Chargers team that plays far better at home relative to on the road. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the New Haven Chargers to cover the 6.5 points in tomorrow’s game.