St. Francis vs LIU Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Saint Francis vs LIU Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, at the Steinberg Wellness Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Red Flash’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Sharks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Saint Francis

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LIU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Saint Francis and LIU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Red Flash and Sharks.

LIU Has Confidence

LIU has a lot of confidence right now and they have won four games in a row. In the last game against Central Connecticut, LIU gave up only 52 points and that was enough for the two-point victory. At halftime they were up 24-16 and even though let Central Connecticut back into the game they still ended up holding onto the victory. Terrell Strickland had a strong game putting up 12 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Malachi Davis also put up 12 points, three assists, and one rebound. Two games ago against Stonehill, they were able to secure the 70-60. 

LIU comes into this game with an 8-11 record overall and they have gone 11-6 against the spread. At home this season they are 2-3 straight up. LIU on the season is averaging 68.8 points while their defense is giving up 68 points per game. The offense is ranked 314th in the league while the defense is ranked 88th in the league. Malachi Davis is averaging 17.3 points while shooting 40.2 percent from the field and 25.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why LIU Will Beat Saint Francis

• Saint Francis has lost 10 of its last 11 road games against the Northeast Conference.
• LIU has won each of its last four games against the Northeast Conference.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Saint Francis’ last three games.

Saint Francis Has Won Two Straight Games

Saint Francis has won two straight games and they have a ton of confidence right now. Two games ago against Mercyhurst, Saint Francis was able to secure a 73-59 victory and in the last game, they were able to secure a 75-71 victory. Guard Riley Barker had a strong game putting up 18 points and one rebound. Juan Crawford Jr put up 14 points, five rebounds, and three assists. The offense scored 49 points in the second half and that was enough for the win. 

Saint Francis comes into this game with a 7-11 record overall and they have gone 8-7 against the spread. The over has also hit in 8 of the 15 games. Saint Francis is averaging 72.3 points while their defense is giving up 74.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 248th in the league while the defense is ranked 257th. Bobby Rosenberger III has been the top player for the Red Flash averaging 12.1 points while shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 26.2 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Saint Francis vs LIU Prediction

Away from home, Saint Francis hasn’t been great this season, but I expect they are going to find success here. Saint Francis is averaging 72.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. LIU’s offense is averaging 68.8 points per game and that type of offense output isn’t going to be enough. Saint Francis is going to get the job done here. Back Saint Francis against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Saint Francis ATS