UMass Minutemen vs
La Salle ExplorersPredictions & Preview

UMass set to take on LaSalle in Sunday afternoon A-10 matchup at John Glaser Arena

UMass (10-13, 5-5 A-10) will be facing LaSalle (12-11, 4-6 A-10) at John Glaser Arena on Sunday afternoon at 2 PM ET. The Minutemen are looking for their second consecutive win after a close loss to Saint Louis, while the Explorers are hoping to bounce back from a tough loss to VCU. UMass has a strong record against LaSalle, winning 7 out of their last 10 matchups. The Minutemen won the first meeting of the season 82-60. LaSalle is currently favored to win by 0.5 points, but the line has shifted to UMass as a 1-point favorite. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this UMass vs. LaSalle matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Minutemen -115 | Explorers -105
• Spread: Minutemen -1 (-110) | Explorers +1 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that La Salle will win straight-up is 51%.

UMass vs La Salle Stats

UMass Minutemen

After a tough loss to Saint Louis, the UMass Minutemen are looking to bounce back and improve their conference record. Despite averaging 75.7 points per game, they struggled offensively in their last game, shooting 37 percent from the field and 25 percent from three-point range. Defensively, they have allowed an average of 75.1 points per game and gave up 73 points in their last outing. UMass is ranked 142 in offense and #282 in defense, with a 10-13 overall record. They will need to improve their shooting percentages and defensive performance if they want to secure a win in their upcoming game on Sunday.

La Salle Explorers Analysis

The La Salle Explorers recently suffered a loss to VCU following a win over George Washington, and will look to bounce back in their upcoming game on Sunday. The team averages 74.6 points per game but only scored 60 in their last outing, with Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi leading the team with 11 points. Defensively, they have struggled, allowing an average of 75.5 points per game and giving up 96 points in their last matchup. The team ranks 165th in offense and 263rd in defense, with a record of 12-11 overall. They will need to improve their defensive performance if they hope to secure a victory in their next game.

LaSalle's Home Court Dominance Sets Them Up for Success Against Minutemen

The LaSalle Explorers have demonstrated a strong home game advantage by winning nine out of their 11 games played at home. In contrast, the Minutemen have struggled on the road, losing four out of their seven away games. LaSalle's superior shooting accuracy of over 42 percent at home, compared to the Minutemen's less than 40 percent on the road, gives them an advantage in scoring. Additionally, LaSalle's proficiency at the free-throw line, making over 72 percent of their shots, further establishes their offensive edge over the Minutemen, who make less than 70 percent. LaSalle's success in rebounding and ball control, averaging more than 11 offensive rebounds and fewer than 10 turnovers per game at home, positions them favorably to secure scoring opportunities. Given the Minutemen's defensive vulnerabilities, allowing over 79 points per game on the road, it is anticipated that they will struggle to contain LaSalle's offense. Therefore, it is recommended to place confidence in LaSalle to cover the spread.

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