The La Salle Explorers (6-14, 4-4 A10) welcome the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (10-12, 3-6 A10) to Tom Gola Arena. The Hawks can snap a five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks at La Salle Explorers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Explorers were victorious over the Richmond Spiders 66-58, while the Hawks barely escaped the Massachusetts Minutemen 64-62.
Saint Joseph’s played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.8 (worse than their season average of 12.6) and a free throw rate of 0.393 (above their season average of 0.224). Massachusetts had marks of 24.0 and 0.220, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, La Salle played a flawless game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 28.0) and a free throw rate of 0.200 (matching their season average). Richmond was 17.1 and 0.180, respectively, for those same stats. Ed Croswell led the way for La Salle, contributing nine points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Saint Joseph’s was lifted by Charlie Brown, who had 20 points.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent contest, the Hawks won 78-70. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Saint Joseph’s’ largest advantages. They had 26 free throw attempts, while La Salle had 15. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance points could be few and far between for La Salle in this contest. The Explorers rank 198th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.3 percent), while Saint Joseph’s ranks 13th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.0 percent). Furthermore, the Hawks commit the second-fewest errors in the nation (turnover percentage of 14.1 percent), while the gambling defense of the Explorers causes the 60th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.6 percent).
Saint Joseph’s vs. La Salle Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – La Salle, ATS Winner – La Salle, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- La Salle ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 265th (26.5).
- The Hawks rank 163rd in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Explorers rank 237th (33.6).
- Saint Joseph’s ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while La Salle ranks 82nd (3.1).
- The Explorers rank 33rd in steals per game (7.9) while the Hawks rank 176th (5.5).
- La Salle ranks 122nd in assists allowed per game (12.9) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 226th (15.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Explorers have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (9.9 below their season average).
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 2.6 for the season.
