The Davidson Wildcats (24-8, 15-4 A10) will be in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney at Barclays Center when they challenge the Saint Louis Billikens (21-12, 12-8 A10). The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Saint Louis Billikens vs. Davidson Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 70-60, while the Billikens beat the Dayton Flyers 64-55.
Saint Louis played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.175 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 12.4 (better than their season average of 16.3). For those same stats, Dayton had marks of 0.080 and 23.3, respectively. The Wildcats, on the other hand, had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 42.5 (above their season average of 23.2), while the Hawks had a free throw rate of 0.197 (below their season average of 0.239). Davidson’s Jon Axel Gudmundsson had a good game, contributing 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Saint Louis, meanwhile, rallied around Tramaine Isabell, who finished with 24 points and six assists.
The Billikens’ Tramaine Isabell has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 22 points,4.2 assists per game. Meanwhile, Kellan Grady has averaged 19 points,1.8 steals during that same time frame for the Wildcats.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Davidson currently ranks 319th in possessions per game (65.9) and Saint Louis is 297th (66.6). Furthermore, the Billikens, who rank 12th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.3 percent), will go head-to-head against the Wildcats, who rank 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent).
Saint Louis vs. Davidson Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Davidson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Davidson ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Saint Louis ranks 288th (18.6).
- The Wildcats rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Billikens rank 113th (6.2).
- Davidson ranks 72nd in assists per game (14.5) while Saint Louis ranks 95th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
- The Wildcats rank ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Billikens rank 162nd (3.8).
- Saint Louis ranks 18th in rebounds per game (39.6) while Davidson ranks 162nd (35.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Billikens have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 6.6 for the season.
