The Saint Louis Billikens (16-5, 5-3 A10) will be at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena to clash against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (4-17, 0-8 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and will air on NBC Sports Network.
Saint Louis Billikens at Saint Joseph’s Hawks ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Hawks lost to the Massachusetts Minutemen, 91-76, while the Billikens won a close one over the La Salle Explorers, 77-76.
Saint Louis’ 10.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over La Salle, who had a rate of 15.9. The Billikens’ mark was better than their season average of 15.7. Saint Joseph’s, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 28.1). Saint Joseph’s’ Ryan Daly had a good game, recording 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Saint Louis rallied around Jordan Goodwin, who put up 12 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Hawks won 91-61. The Hawks’ 7.0 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Billikens, who had a rate of 14.0. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The offense of Saint Joseph’s will battle against the top-notch defense of Saint Louis. The Hawks rank 301st in offensive efficiency, while the Billikens are 70th in defensive efficiency. The Billikens figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Saint Louis at Saint Joseph’s Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Louis, ATS Winner – Saint Louis, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Saint Joseph’s ranks third in three pointers attempted per game (30.7) while Saint Louis ranks 267th (17.4).
- The Billikens rank 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Hawks rank 159th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- Saint Louis averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 90th in the country. Saint Joseph’s ranks 207th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- The Billikens average 41.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 12th in the country. The Hawks rank 272nd in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
- Saint Louis ranks 57th in steals per game (7.7) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 229th (4.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.2 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
- The Billikens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 6.2 for the season.
