UMass looks to cover the Minutemen-Hawks pointspread on Wednesday and improve its overall 11-7 mark when they host Saint Joseph's in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the UMass Minutemen in this one found them listed as -5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Hawks was expected to move the line.
Saint Joseph's Hawks vs UMass Minutemen Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UMass Minutemen are 11-7 so far on the season, and 9-5-1 ATS vs the number. The Saint Joseph's Hawks, meanwhile, are 8-8 and 5-10 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen UMass go 6-9 and the Saint Joseph's Hawks go 7-8 on betting totals.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 290-rated Saint Joseph's Hawks taking on the No. 116-rated UMass Minutemen in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Saint Joseph's is ranked No. 118 in NCAA basketball at 37.25 per game. Contrast that with UMass's No. 130 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, UMass is the No. 121-ranked team in the country at 7.61 per game, while Saint Joseph's rates No. 238 at 5.69 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Lamarr Kimble scored 17 points in a futile effort to lead the Hawks to a win (they lost 70-66 to Richmond at Hagan Arena on Saturday).
The Minutemen got 20 points from Rashaan Holloway, but it was Rhode Island that prevailed in a 79-77 final on Sunday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Saint Joseph's at Pennsylvania, Saturday, January 21st
UMass at Fordham, Saturday, January 21st