The La Salle Explorers (4-2) will travel to Finneran Pavilion to take on the 22nd-ranked Villanova Wildcats (4-2). The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
La Salle Explorers vs. Villanova Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Wildcats fell to the 24th-ranked Baylor Bears, 87-78, while the Explorers defeated the South Alabama Jaguars, 81-76.
The Explorers held the Jaguars to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.4 (below their season average of 32.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.565 (above their season average of 0.507). Villanova, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.4 (above their season average of 27.6). Villanova’s Collin Gillespie had a good game, recording 27 points and six assists. La Salle, meanwhile, rallied around Ed Croswell, who put up 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The Wildcats won the only game between these two teams last season, 85-78. Villanova did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (19-23; 82.6 percent). La Salle, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 25.0).
The prolific offense of Villanova will clash against the mid-tier defense of La Salle. Since last season, the Wildcats rank 21st in offensive efficiency, while the Explorers are 208th in defensive efficiency. The Wildcats figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
La Salle at Villanova Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – La Salle, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Villanova ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while La Salle ranks 226th (6.9).
- The Wildcats rank 67th in assists per game (14.7) while the Explorers rank 167th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- Villanova ranks 174th in rebounds per game (35.3) while La Salle ranks 224th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- The Wildcats rank ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Explorers rank 155th (3.3).
- La Salle ranks 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Villanova ranks 155th (22.0).
