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St. Joseph's Hawks Look to Soar Over St. Louis Billikens in A10 Matchup

The St. Louis Billikens will face off against the St. Joseph's Hawks in an A10 matchup on Friday evening. The Billikens are coming off a road win against UMass, while the Hawks suffered a road defeat against Loyola Chicago in their previous game. St. Louis previously defeated St. Joseph's with a 73-57 home win. The Hawks are the betting favorites at -6, with the line remaining unchanged. Can they improve their A10 record and climb to .500? To find out more and for our prediction on the Billikens vs. Hawks game, continue reading our NCAAB Picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Billikens +172 | Hawks -210
• Spread: Billikens +6 (-110) | Hawks -6 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Josephs will win straight-up is 68%.

St. Louis vs St. Josephs Stats

St. Louis Billikens

The St. Louis Billikens are currently seeking a second consecutive win after a series of hit or miss performances. They have a record of 2-2 in their past four games, including a loss against George Washington and a win against VCU last month. The team recently lost to Dayton but rebounded with a road win against UMass. Senior guard Gibson Jimerson has been a standout player this season, consistently scoring 20 or more points in conference play. The team also has depth with players like Robbie Avila and Isaiah Swope contributing to their success. St. Louis is ranked 111th in DI and has a 3-5 record on the road. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 47.91% and a free throw percentage of 67.36%. Defensively, they allow an average of 41.51% field goals and 71.17% free throws. Overall, the Billikens are ranked 204 in offense, 108 in defense, and have a 13-9 record.

St. Josephs Hawks Analysis

St. Joseph's Hawks are currently aiming to reach a .500 mark in conference play, with a 4-5 record in A10 action. They have had a mixed performance in their past five games, with wins against Davidson and Duquesne, but a narrow loss against Loyola Chicago. Xzavier Brown and Erik Reynolds II have been key scorers for the team, while Rasheer Fleming has shown consistency in shooting. The team's defense has been a strength, keeping opponents to 61 or fewer points in two of their past five games. Despite some recent struggles, the Hawks have a solid home record and are ranked 88th in the country. In terms of offensive and defensive statistics, they rank average in field goal percentage and rebounds, while excelling in free throw shooting and defensive rebounds. Overall, the Hawks are performing decently and have room for improvement in the remainder of the season.

St. Joseph’s Hawks Showing Strong Home Court Advantage and Defensive Prowess, Outperforming St. Louis Billikens

The St. Louis Billikens have shown inconsistency in their recent performances, with a 2-2 record in their last four games. On the other hand, the St. Joseph’s Hawks have played three out of their last four games on the road and have demonstrated strong home court advantage by winning four out of their last five games at home. Their only home loss during this period was against the formidable VCU team, which boasts an impressive 18-5 record for the season.

Additionally, St. Joseph’s has a slightly higher adjusted offensive efficiency rating compared to the Billikens. In terms of defense, the Hawks have a significantly better performance, allowing only 99.9 points per 100 possessions as opposed to the Billikens’ 103.6 points per 100 possessions. The Hawks have been securing victories with comfortable margins, as four out of their last six wins were by double digits.

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