The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (2-9) welcome the William & Mary Tribe (8-3) to Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. The Hawks will attempt to snap their eight-game losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
William & Mary Tribe at Saint Joseph’s Hawks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Hawks got blown out by the Temple Owls, 108-61, while the Tribe won big over the Goucher Gophers, 90-30.
William & Mary dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.247 (above their season average of 0.212) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 57.4 (above their season average of 20.5). For those same stats, Goucher was 0.052 and 13.3, respectively. Saint Joseph’s, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.4 vs. 12.4). Myles Douglas fueled Saint Joseph’s with 14 points. Nathan Knight, meanwhile had a solid performance for William & Mary, putting up 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Tribe won the sole game between these two teams last year, 87-85. William & Mary’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Saint Joseph’s. The Tribe had a rate of 0.670 while the Hawks posted a mark of 0.561. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This game should be a battle of opposite paces. Saint Joseph’s has preferred to play quickly (53rd in possessions per game), while William & Mary has been slower-paced (195th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the elite offense of the Tribe ranks 43rd in effective field goal percentage (0.539), while the Hawks are 51st-worst in the NCAA at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.529).
William & Mary Tribe at Saint Joseph’s Hawks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – William & Mary, ATS Winner – William & Mary, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- William & Mary ranks 88th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 258th (41.8).
- The Hawks rank fourth in three pointers attempted per game (31.0) while the Tribe rank 102nd (22.5).
- The Tribe rank 27th in assists per game (14.1) while the Hawks rank 146th (13.0).
- William & Mary ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.3) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 154th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tribe have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 22.0, up from 12.4 for the season.
