It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (10-13, 3-7 A10) welcome the Saint Louis Billikens (15-8, 6-4 A10) to Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. The game will air on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 8, 2019.
Saint Louis Billikens at Saint Joseph’s Hawks Free Prediction
The Billikens will be hoping for a similar outcome after topping the Dayton Flyers in their last game, 73-60. The Billikens had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.351 (above their season average of 0.248) and had a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 16.9). Saint Louis was led by D.J. Foreman, who was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
In the Hawks’ last game, they were beaten by the La Salle Explorers, 83-69. Making free throws was one of La Salle’s largest advantages. They were 10-12 (83.3 percent), while the Hawks were just 3-5 (60.0 percent). Saint Joseph’s’ Charlie Brown had 19 points and five assists in the game.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Javon Bess had 20 points and seven rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Billikens beat the Hawks 68-57. Saint Louis had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.482 vs. 0.344). Saint Joseph’s, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 14.1).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Hasahn French (12 points,10.6 rebounds,2.0 blocks) has been great for the Billikens while Brown (21 points,8.2 rebounds,1.6 steals) has contributed greatly to the Hawks.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. Saint Joseph’s ranks 256th in possessions per game (67.9) and Saint Louis is 289th (67.3). Moreover, the Billikens’ 27th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.461) will clash against the Hawks’ 304th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.479).
Saint Louis Billikens at Saint Joseph’s Hawks Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Joseph’s ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Saint Louis ranks 269th (18.6).
The Billikens rank 54th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while the Hawks rank 232nd (15.4).
Saint Louis ranks 21st in rebounds per game (39.9) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 196th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
The Billikens rank 40th in steals per game (7.8) while the Hawks rank 174th (5.5).
Saint Joseph’s ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Saint Louis ranks 124th (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Billikens have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Saint Louis has defeated opponents by an average of 3.7 points.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
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