The La Salle Explorers will be trying to slam the Saint Louis Billikens on Saturday when the teams tip off at Tom Gola Arena in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the La Salle Explorers to cover the point spread in this one found them as -8-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Saint Louis Billikens vs La Salle Explorers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Saint Louis Billikens will look to cover the spread vs the La Salle Explorers on Saturday, as the Billikens are 6-5 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Explorers are 5-7 ATS. Saint Louis is 5-6 against the total, while La Salle is 7-5 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the La Salle Explorers rated this week at No. 156 and the Saint Louis Billikens sitting at No. 202.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up La Salle's No. 216 nationally ranked offense (70.54 points per game) against a Saint Louis Billikens defense that sits as the No. 39 at 65.15 PPG. The La Salle Explorers have been averaging 42.2% from the field, more than the Billikens have managed so far this season (41.61% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Saint Louis cruised to victory on Friday, running Southeast Missouri State out of the gym and running up a 78-48 score at Chaifetz Arena.
The Explorers wasted a 29-point performance from Pookie Powell in losing to Bucknell 88-81 on Friday at Sojka Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Saint Louis at Davidson, Wednesday, January 3rd
La Salle at Rhode Island, Wednesday, January 3rd