The Davidson Wildcats (18-6, 9-2 A10) welcome the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (11-14, 4-8 A10) to Belk Arena. The Wildcats will try to continue their six-game home winning streak, while the Hawks look to end their six-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 15, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks at Davidson Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats defeated the Fordham Rams, 79-69, while the Hawks were blown out by the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 76-51.
Davidson played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 36.7 (above their season average of 22.7) and a free throw rate of 0.309 (above their season average of 0.200). For those same stats, Fordham recorded marks of 22.0 and 0.200, respectively. Saint Joseph’s, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (10.0 vs. 11.4). Luka Brajkovic played a key role for Davidson with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Saint Joseph’s, meanwhile, was led by Charlie Brown, who contributed 11 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jared Bynum led the Hawks to a 61-60 victory. He recorded 12 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Saint Joseph’s did an excellent job of making free throws (7-9; 77.8 percent). Davidson, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 vs. 16.1).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Davidson currently ranks 312th in possessions per game (66.3) and Saint Joseph’s is 265th (67.6). The Hawks should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 1st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 13.7 percent), while the Wildcats force the 62nd-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.3 percent).
Saint Joseph’s Hawks at Davidson Wildcats ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Davidson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Davidson averages 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 32nd in the nation. Saint Joseph’s ranks 267th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
- The Wildcats are seventh in the nation with 2.0 blocks allowed per game while the Hawks are 21st with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
- Davidson is 21st in the NCAA with 5.0 steals allowed per game while Saint Joseph’s is 28th with 5.2 steals allowed per game.
- The Wildcats average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 85th in the country. The Hawks rank 231st in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- Davidson ranks 167th in rebounds per game (35.1) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 6.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
