The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between La Salle and UMass on Wednesday, with the host Explorers trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, La Salle sat as -6.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
UMass Minutemen vs La Salle Explorers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UMass Minutemen will look to cover the spread vs the La Salle Explorers on Wednesday, as the Minutemen are 10-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Explorers are 7-12 ATS. UMass is 8-11 against the total, while La Salle is 13-6 versus the total betting line.
This game puts the La Salle Explorers, most recently No. 157 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the UMass Minutemen, who rate No. 217 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits La Salle's No. 173-ranked offense, averaging 72.9 PPG, against a Minutemen defense that ranks No. 109 at 70.3 PPG. The Explorers field goal percentage has averaged 43.27% so far, less than the Minutemen marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.52% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Luwane Pipkins scored 17 points in a futile effort to lead the Minutemen to a win (they lost 66-47 to Saint Louis at Mullins Center on Saturday).
La Salle got 27 points from B.J. Johnson on the way to a 81-74 loss against Richmond on Saturday at Robins Center.
Next Betting Matchups
UMass at Fordham, Saturday, January 27th
La Salle at Davidson, Wednesday, January 31st