Hagan Arena features an NCAAB clash between the host Saint Joseph's Hawks and the visiting Charlotte 49ers in college hoops action on Saturday.

The 49ers will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 5-2-1 ATS against the number this season, while the Hawks are 10-2 ATS. Charlotte is 7-1 on the totals; Saint Joseph's is 6-5.



View Charlotte vs Saint Josephs Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to side with Saint Joseph's in this one will find them as 8.5-point favorites.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 65-ranked Hawks and the No. 109-rated 49ers in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 77-71 win for the Hawks on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Saint Joseph's's No. 74-ranked scoring average of 74.5 PPG, against a 49ers defense rated No. 174 and allowing 66.9 PPG. The Hawks FG% has averaged 48.7% to date this season, more than the 49ers shooters have managed so far (40.5% per game).

Defensively, Charlotte features the nation's No. 105-rated defense on the road, allowing 67.6 points per game. Saint Joseph's, meanwhile, comes in at No. 164 nationally in scoring at home.

Charlotte won its last outing, a 75-70 result against Richmond on January 4. They covered in that game as a 3-point favorite. Javarris Barnett scored 22 points leading the 49ers to a 75-70 victory over Richmond at Dale F. Halton Arena on Wednesday.

Last time out for Saint Joseph's, they were an 84-82 Sportsbook as they battled Duquesne on the road. They covered in the match as a 3-point underdog. Langston Galloway scored 19 points leading the Hawks to an 84-82 victory over Duquesne at A.J. Palumbo Center on Wednesday.


Charlotte 49ers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Massachusetts are 6-3
After playing Richmond are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Saint Joseph's Hawks Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Fordham are 5-5
After playing Duquesne are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few 49ers at Hawks trends to consider:
Charlotte is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Saint Joseph's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Saint Joseph's is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Saint Joseph's last 6 games when playing Charlotte
Saint Joseph's is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Charlotte


Next up:
Charlotte at Massachusetts, Wednesday, January 11
Saint Joseph's home to Fordham, Wednesday, January 11