The Saint Joseph's Hawks will try to cover the point spread at Hagan Arena on Saturday when they get a visit from the La Salle Explorers in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Saint Joseph's sat as -2-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
La Salle Explorers vs Saint Joseph's Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Saint Joseph's Hawks are 9-10 overall and 8-10 ATS, while the La Salle Explorers are 11-7 and 6-9 ATS. As for the betting totals, Saint Joseph's boasts a 8-10 on the OU, and La Salle is 11-4.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 251-rated Saint Joseph's Hawks and the No. 139-ranked La Salle Explorers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and La Salle is ranked No. 240 in NCAA basketball at 33.28 per game. Contrast that with Saint Joseph's's No. 101 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Saint Joseph's is the No. 240-ranked team in the country at 5.63 per game, while La Salle rates No. 48 at 8.83 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Explorers got 15 points from B.J. Johnson, but it was Pennsylvania that prevailed in a 77-74 final on Wednesday at Tom Gola Arena.
Saint Joseph's got 14 points from Lamarr Kimble but lost anyway, 67-63, to St. Bonaventure on Tuesday at Reilly Center.
Next Betting Matchups
La Salle home to UMass, Wednesday, February 1st
Saint Joseph's at Davidson, Tuesday, January 31st