Saint Joseph's Hawks Favored by -6.5 Point Spread Against the UMass Minutemen on Saturday

Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for UMass when they take on the Saint Joseph's Hawks on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Saint Joseph's Hawks in this one found them listed as -6.5-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 Minutemen was expected to move the line.

UMass Minutemen vs Saint Joseph's Hawks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The UMass Minutemen will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 12-11 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Saint Joseph's Hawks are 10-11 ATS. UMass Minutemen are 12-11 on betting the total; Saint Joseph's Hawks are 12-9.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Saint Joseph's Hawks rated this week at No. 106 and the UMass Minutemen sitting at No. 222.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Saint Joseph's's No. 173 nationally ranked offense (72.78 points per game) against a UMass Minutemen defense that sits as the No. 146 at 72.58 PPG. The Saint Joseph's Hawks have been averaging 40.65% from the field, less than the Minutemen have managed so far this season (44.79% on average).