La Salle Explorers Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Saint Joseph's Hawks

La Salle Explorers will go to the free throw line vs Saint Joseph's Hawks on Saturday, hoping to boost its 13-17 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Saint Joseph's Hawks betting line opened as -4.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

La Salle Explorers vs Saint Joseph's Hawks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Saint Joseph's Hawks currently sport a 14-15 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 14-12-1 ATS. The La Salle Explorers are 13-17 and 11-18 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Saint Joseph's Hawks produce a 15-12 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the La Salle Explorers have gone 18-11 against the totals betting line.

The Hawks - Explorers odds would favor the Hawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Saint Joseph's is rated No. 106 in the current Odds Shark poll, while La Salle is at No. 178.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and La Salle is ranked No. 137 in NCAA basketball at 35.43 per game. Contrast that with Saint Joseph's's No. 64 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Saint Joseph's is the No. 120-ranked team in the country at 7.9 per game, while La Salle rates No. 148 at 7.43 per game.