UMass Minutemen vs La Salle Explorers Betting Picks & Predictions
The UMass Minutemen are set to face off against the La Salle Explorers this Saturday in a game that is expected to start at 2 PM ET at Tom Gola Arena. UMass, having won their
Game outlook
The UMass Minutemen are set to face off against the La Salle Explorers this Saturday in a game that is expected to start at 2 PM ET at Tom Gola Arena. UMass, having won their last two games, will aim to extend their winning streak. They are coming off a victory over Richmond as underdogs, while La Salle is looking to bounce back from a loss to Davidson. UMass has a favorable record against La Salle in their last 10 games, and they are currently the betting favorites with an opening line of -6.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Minutemen -256 | Explorers +210
Spread: Minutemen -6.25 (-110) | Explorers +6.25 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UMass will win straight-up is 72%.
UMass Minutemen
The UMass Minutemen are currently performing well, coming into their upcoming game on a two-game winning streak. They are three games behind Dayton and Loyola Chicago in the A-10 standings and are looking to close that gap with a win on Saturday, which would mark their third win in a row and fifth win in their last six games. UMass averages 79.8 points per game, with their last game seeing them score 69 points. Leading their offense is Matt Cross with 16 points and 13 rebounds, followed by Keon Thompson and Jaylen Curry with 13 points each. Defensively, UMass has struggled, giving up an average of 71.8 points per game. In terms of power rankings, UMass ranks 43 in offense, scoring an average of 80.30 points per game, and 195 in defense, allowing an average of 72.35 points against. The team holds a 16-8 record for the season and has been performing well offensively, hitting 46.15% of their field goals, 68.95% of their free throws, and 32.01% of their three-pointers. Defensively, they allow opponents to make 42.38% of their field goals and 35.00% of their three-pointers. Overall, UMass is looking to continue their winning streak and improve their performance on both ends of the court. "𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐧. 𝐇𝐞'𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈'𝐦 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐡𝐞'𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦." Coach Martin on the Amherst Insurance Post-Game Show, comments brought to you by @TheMassCo UMass hands UR first home loss of the year. pic.twitter.com/hbXP7MRfbz