St. Josephs Hawks vs
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Saint Joseph's Hawks Favored Over Saint Louis Billikens in Crucial A-10 Conference Matchup

The Saint Joseph's Hawks are set to take on the Saint Louis Billikens in a crucial Atlantic 10 conference matchup on January 3, 2025, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. This game will be the first conference road test for the Hawks, who are off to a strong start this season. In their previous meeting, Saint Joseph's narrowly defeated Saint Louis in a thrilling contest. The Hawks are currently the betting favorite, opening at -1, with the current line favoring Saint Louis at -2.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hawks +125 | Billikens -145
• Spread: Hawks +2.5 (-110) | Billikens -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Josephs will win straight-up is 56%.

St. Josephs vs St. Louis Stats

St. Josephs Hawks

Saint Joseph's Hawks have had an impressive start to the season with a 10-4 record, including a strong 2-0 start in A-10 play. The team has secured notable victories over power conference opponents and is ranked 87th nationally according to Barttorvik.com, with a solid offense and defense. The Hawks excel in ball movement and have key players like Erik Reynolds II and Rasheer Fleming leading the team. Defensively, they have been solid, allowing only 68.4 points per game. With a power ranking of 30, the Hawks are ranked 165 in offense and 96 in defense, with strong shooting percentages and rebounding stats. The team has shown strong potential in both offense and defense, making them a competitive force in the A-10 conference.

St. Louis Billikens Analysis

The Saint Louis Billikens have a strong offense, averaging 78.1 points per game and shooting 48.5% from the field. Players like Gibson Jimerson and Kalu Anya have been standouts in scoring and rebounding. However, their defense has been struggling, ranked 262nd nationally. The Billikens have a 7-1 home record and will need to improve their defense to secure a win. For those looking for NCAAB predictions, we offer the best options available.

Underdog Saint Joseph's Expected to Shine in Upcoming Matchup Based on Pasts Performances and Strong Stats

In the previous six head-to-head matchups between these teams, the underdog has consistently performed well, with last season's meetings being closely contested with margins of one and three points. Despite Saint Joseph's limited experience in true road games this season, they exhibited strong performance by defeating Penn 86-69 as seven-point favorites on November 15. Additionally, Saint Joseph's boasts a superior defense and excels in free-throw shooting. Given these factors, I believe that taking the points in this upcoming game is a wise decision, as it promises to be an exciting matchup.

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