Lafayette Leopards vs St. Josephs Hawks prediction, odds and best bet for Nov. 7
St. Josephs will beat Lafayette, with a projected final of St. Josephs 80, Lafayette 64. Sean Logan’s shot-blocking and passing give the Hawks the strongest matchup advantage against a Leopards team that scored 60 in its only Division I game so far. The supplied prices offer no compelling wager: pass on the 17.5-point spread and the 146.5 total.
Lafayette Leopards vs St. Josephs Hawks prediction and best bet
The Hawks are the pick to win, but the official SportsJaw betting recommendation is Pass. Their season-opening victory over Longwood featured eight blocks, according to Saint Joseph’s Athletics. That performance gives the home favorite a credible defensive foundation, although one game is too small a sample to expect the same impact every night.
Our 16-point projected margin falls short of St. Josephs -17.5 (-115). That creates a modest preference for Lafayette’s side of the number, but not enough conviction to recommend Lafayette +17.5 (-106). The distinction matters: the Hawks can control this matchup without rewarding bettors who lay the points.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Lafayette Leopards at St. Josephs Hawks, Saturday, November 7, 2026, in the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season.
Tipoff: 4 p.m. ET.
Venue: Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Broadcast: ESPN+.
SportsJaw odds: Lafayette Leopards +17.5 (-106); St. Josephs Hawks -17.5 (-110). Moneyline: Lafayette Leopards +1,100; St. Josephs Hawks -3,000. Total: Over 147.5 (-105); Under 147.5 (-105).
SportsJaw total: Over 146.5 (-110); Under 146.5 (-110). Moneyline: Lafayette +1,500; St. Josephs -3,600.