Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Wednesday when the Massachusetts Minutemen try to run the Saint Joseph's Hawks off the court at Mullins Center in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Saint Joseph's Hawks before tip-off in this one found them as -6.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Massachusetts Minutemen Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Massachusetts Minutemen sit at 12-14 (8-14-2 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Saint Joseph's Hawks are currently 22-5 (18-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Massachusetts is 13-11 OU, and Saint Joseph's is 14-11-1 OU.
The Massachusetts Minutemen sit at No. 149 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Saint Joseph's Hawks sit at No. 29 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Massachusetts's No. 112-ranked scoring average of 75.27 PPG, against a Saint Joseph's Hawks defense rated No. 81 and allowing 68.44 PPG. The Massachusetts Minutemen FG% has averaged 43.01% to date this season, less than the Saint Joseph's Hawks shooters have managed so far (44.86% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Saint Joseph's got 32 points from Isaiah Miles en route to a 99-93 loss at the hands of Saint Joseph's on Saturday at Belk Arena.
The Minutemen got 17 points from Jabarie Hinds as Massachusetts ran past George Mason 70-64 on Sunday at Mullins Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Saint Joseph's home to Saint Louis, Sunday, February 28th
Massachusetts at St. Bonaventure, Saturday, February 27th