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UMASS Minutemen Favored to Beat St. Louis Billikens in Atlantic-10 Matchup

In an upcoming Atlantic-10 matchup, the UMASS Minutemen (10-12, 5-4 A10) will face off against the St. Louis Billikens (13-9, 6-3 A10) on Tuesday night. UMASS previously defeated St. Louis 84-73 as a 4.5-point favorite in their last meeting. Betting odds currently favor UMASS, with the opening line at 0 remaining unchanged. College basketball handicappers may find this game of interest as it unfolds.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Billikens -105 | Minutemen -115
• Spread: Billikens 0 (-110) | Minutemen 0 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UMass will win straight-up is 53%.

St. Louis vs UMass Stats

St. Louis Billikens

The UMass Minutemen have been on a hot streak, winning four of their last five games, including a 62-53 victory over Duquesne led by Rahsool Diggins who scored 32 points. Diggins has been averaging 28.2 points over the last five games and leads the team with 17.5 ppg on the season. UMass is currently ranked 175th in the nation, with their offense ranked 224th and defense ranked 141st. They are third in the conference in scoring, averaging 75.8 ppg, but struggle on the defensive end, allowing 75.2 ppg. The Minutemen are last in the conference in three-point shooting at 28.3% and rank 13th in assists-to-turnover ratio. They have a record of 11-10 against the spread and are 12-8-1 in over/under bets.

On the other hand, the St. Louis Billikens have a power ranking of 211 and are ranked 208th in offense, scoring an average of 73.76 points per game. Defensively, they rank 110th, allowing an average of 69.19 points per game. St. Louis has a record of 12-9 (6-13 ATS) this season. The Billikens shoot 47.91% from the field, ranking 46th, and 67.36% from the free-throw line, ranking 310th. They make 33.98% of their three-pointers, ranking 174th. On the boards, they average 35.29 rebounds per game, ranking 204th. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 41.51% from the field (ranked 84th) and 71.17% from the free-throw line (ranked 172nd). They allow 30.29% shooting from three-point range (ranked 44th) and grab 34.57 defensive rebounds per game (ranked 34th). Additionally, they average 11.38 defensive assists and 10.71 turnovers per game, ranking 54th and 309th, respectively.

UMass Minutemen Analysis

Saint Louis, currently ranked third in the conference, suffered a 71-63 loss to Dayton on Friday, marking their second loss in the last three games. The team is ranked 122nd in the BartTorvik ratings, with a defense ranking of 120th and an offense ranking of 158th. The Billikens are led by their top scorers Gibson Jimerson, Robbie Avila, and Isaiah Swope, with Kalu Anya leading in rebounds. In terms of betting performance, Saint Louis is 7-13 against the spread this season and has a record of 4-16 for over/under. On the offensive side, the team averages 74.1 ppg, while allowing 69.1 ppg on defense. They have an average three-point shooting percentage of 34.1% and rank eighth in assists-to-turnover ratio in the A-10 conference. On the other hand, the UMass Minutemen have a power ranking of 79 and are ranked 124th for offense, averaging 76.52 points per game, and 302nd for defense, allowing an average of 76.24 points per game. In their last three meetings, St. Louis has won two out of three matchups against UMass. UMass struggles with their shooting percentages, hitting an average of 42.25% of their field goals, 66.73% of their free throws, and 28.24% of their three-pointers. The team excels in rebounding, averaging nearly 40 rebounds per game, and struggles with turnovers, averaging 12.19 per game. Defensively, UMass allows opponents to shoot 41.74% from the field and 73.11% from the free-throw line, while also allowing 32.02% three-point shooting. Additionally, they have a strong defensive rebounding average but struggle with turnovers.

UMASS Primed for Victory in Upcoming Game Against Billikens

UMASS appears to have the advantage heading into this game based on recent performances. The Minutemen have outperformed expectations in six of their last seven games, while the Billikens have struggled to cover the spread in four of their last six games. UMASS's strong offensive rebounding, averaging 14.5 per game, is expected to compensate for any shooting deficiencies they may have. In contrast, the Billikens rank low in offensive rebounding and turnover margin within the conference. It is anticipated that UMASS will capitalize on their strengths, particularly with standout player Rahsool Diggins, to secure another win.

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