Saint Joseph’s Hawks at La Salle Explorers ATS Prediction 02/08/20

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The La Salle Explorers (10-11, 1-8 A10) and the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (4-18, 0-9 A10) battle at Tom Gola Arena. The Explorers look to snap their seven-game losing streak. The game can be seen on NBC Sports Network at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. La Salle Explorers Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Explorers lost a winnable game to the Duquesne Dukes, 71-69, while the Hawks were beaten by the Saint Louis Billikens, 78-73.

Saint Joseph’s had an effective field goal percentage of 0.547 (above their season average of 0.461) while La Salle had a better free throw rate (0.197 vs. 0.127). Ed Croswell led the way for La Salle, contributing 10 points and 12 rebounds. Ryan Daly, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Saint Joseph’s with 35 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last matchup, the Hawks won 72-62. Saint Joseph’s had a much better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 24.8). La Salle, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 8.6). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Saint Joseph’s at La Salle Free Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – La Salle, ATS Winner – La Salle, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • La Salle ranks 41st in steals per game (8.0) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 229th (4.7).
  • The Explorers rank 124th in assists per game (13.4) while the Hawks rank 195th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
  • La Salle ranks 88th in blocks per game (3.6) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 149th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
  • The Explorers rank 107th in rebounds per game (36.7) while the Hawks rank 277th in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
  • Saint Joseph’s ranks third in three pointers attempted per game (30.8) while La Salle ranks 83rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Explorers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 1.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.6 points per game (0.2 above their season average).