The UMass Minutemen hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Wednesday as they look to cover the point spread at Capitol One Arena against the La Salle Explorers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the La Salle Explorers in this one found them listed as -4-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 Minutemen was expected to move the line.
UMass Minutemen vs La Salle Explorers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The La Salle Explorers currently sport a 13-18 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 11-19 ATS. The UMass Minutemen are 12-19 and 15-15 ATS. Betting totals have seen the La Salle Explorers produce a 19-11 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the UMass Minutemen have gone 19-11 against the totals betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 178-ranked La Salle Explorers and the No. 222-rated UMass Minutemen in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting UMass Minutemen rank No. 227 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 32.87 per game. That compares with La Salle’s No. 140 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where La Salle is college basketball's No. 143-ranked team at 7.52 per game, while the UMass Minutemen rate No. 63 with 8.84 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UMass got 20 points from Malik Hines en route to a 85-75 victory over Duquesne on Saturday at Mullins Center.
La Salle got 26 points from Pookie Powell on the way to a 78-70 loss against Saint Joseph's on Saturday at Hagan Arena.