The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (11-15, 4-9 A10) head to William D. Mullins Center to take on the Massachusetts Minutemen (9-17, 2-11 A10). The Hawks can put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. Massachusetts Minutemen ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Minutemen fell to the George Washington Colonials, 79-67, while the Hawks were defeated by the Davidson Wildcats, 80-72.
Saint Joseph’s had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 16.3) while Massachusetts held George Washington to an offensive rebounding percentage of 7.7 (below their season average of 22.7). Luwane Pipkins put together a solid performance for Massachusetts with 13 points. Saint Joseph’s rallied around Chris Clover, who had 17 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Charlie Brown led the Hawks to a 64-62 win. He put up 20 points. The Hawks’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Minutemen. Saint Joseph’s had a rate of 12.8, while Massachusetts posted a mark of 24.0.
It could be a tough game for Massachusetts on the offensive glass. The Minutemen are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 124th in offensive rebounding percentage at 30.2 percent. Meanwhile, Saint Joseph’s ranks 18th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.4 percent. The Hawks should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 1st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 13.6 percent), while the Minutemen force the 87th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.7 percent).
Saint Joseph’s Hawks at Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Saint Joseph’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Massachusetts ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 277th (26.7).
- The Hawks rank 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Minutemen rank 124th (3.6).
- Saint Joseph’s ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Massachusetts ranks 112th (6.3).
- The Minutemen rank 85th in assists per game (14.5) while the Hawks rank 247th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
- Massachusetts ranks 76th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 234th (36.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.0, up from 2.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Minutemen have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
