The La Salle Explorers (10-9, 1-6 A10) welcome the Saint Louis Billikens (15-5, 4-3 A10) to Tom Gola Arena. The Explorers are 5-point underdogs and will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 131.5 points and action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Saint Louis Billikens at La Salle Explorers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Explorers fell to the VCU Rams, 76-65, while the Billikens were victorious over the Fordham Rams, 55-39.
Saint Louis played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.239 (above their season average of 0.230) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.7 (below their season average of 34.9). Fordham had marks of 0.083 and 12.8, respectively, for those same stats. La Salle, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 27.3). La Salle’s Scott Spencer had a good outing, contributing 16 points. Meanwhile, Saint Louis was led by Jordan Goodwin, who recorded 17 points and 13 rebounds.
The Billikens dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Saint Louis won 62-49. Getting to the free throw line was one of Saint Louis’ largest strengths. They made 27 trips to the line, while La Salle went just nine times. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The inefficient offense of La Salle will battle against the stingy defense of Saint Louis. The Explorers rank 297th in offensive efficiency, while the Billikens are 58th in defensive efficiency. The Billikens figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Saint Louis at La Salle Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Louis, ATS Winner – Saint Louis, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- La Salle ranks 74th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Saint Louis ranks 260th (17.4).
- The Billikens rank 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Explorers rank 145th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Saint Louis ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while La Salle ranks 109th (12.3).
- The Billikens rank 13th in rebounds per game (41.0) while the Explorers rank 180th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- Saint Louis averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 65th in the country. La Salle ranks 205th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Explorers have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
- The Billikens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 6.5 for the season.
