Saint Louis looks to cover the Billikens-Hawks pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 9-19 mark when they host Saint Joseph's in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Saint Louis Billikens betting line opened as 2.5-point underdogs 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.
Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Saint Louis Billikens Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Saint Joseph's Hawks will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 10-14-2 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Saint Louis Billikens are 14-11 ATS. Saint Joseph's Hawks are 15-11 on betting the total; Saint Louis Billikens are 10-15.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 287-rated Saint Joseph's Hawks taking on the No. 297-rated Saint Louis Billikens in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Saint Louis's No. 260-ranked scoring average of 61.25 PPG, against a Saint Joseph's Hawks defense rated No. 180 and allowing 74.3 PPG. The Saint Louis Billikens FG% has averaged 40.05% to date this season, less than the Saint Joseph's Hawks shooters have managed so far (42.36% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Saint Joseph's got 21 points from James Demery but lost anyway, 83-77, to St. Bonaventure on Wednesday at Hagan Arena.
Saint Louis got 17 points from Jalen Johnson but lost anyway, 64-50, to VCU on Wednesday at Siegel Center.
- Saint Joseph's is 2-4-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- Saint Joseph's is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Saint Joseph's's last 5 games
- Saint Joseph's is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Saint Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Saint Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Saint Louis is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Saint Joseph's
- Saint Louis is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Saint Joseph's
Next Betting Matchups
Saint Joseph's home to Rhode Island, Wednesday, March 1st
Saint Louis at La Salle, Wednesday, March 1st
