The Saint Joseph's Hawks will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Wednesday when they play host to the Massachusetts Minutemen at Hagan Arena in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Massachusetts Minutemen before tip-off in this one found them as 13.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs Saint Joseph's Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Saint Joseph's Hawks sport a record of 16-3 and 13-5 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Massachusetts Minutemen have 8-10 and 4-11-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 8-9-1 for the Saint Joseph's Hawks and 11-5 for the Massachusetts Minutemen.
The Hawks - Minutemen odds would favor the Hawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Saint Joseph's is rated No. 16 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Massachusetts is at No. 271.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Massachusetts is ranked No. 164 in NCAA basketball at 36.11 per game. Contrast that with Saint Joseph's's No. 36 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Saint Joseph's is the No. 143-ranked team in the country at 6.95 per game, while Massachusetts rates No. 95 at 7.61 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Massachusetts got 36 points from Trey Davis en route to a 86-75 loss at the hands of Massachusetts on Saturday at Mullins Center.
The Hawks blew out La Salle on Sunday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 69-48 win at Tom Gola Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Massachusetts home to Fordham, Saturday, January 30th
Saint Joseph's at Rhode Island, Saturday, January 30th
