The Massachusetts Minutemen (8-13, 1-7 A10) will try to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (9-12, 2-6 A10) at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. The game can be seen on NBC Sports Network at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Massachusetts Minutemen vs. Saint Joseph’s Hawks ATS Prediction
The last time the Minutemen played, they were topped by the La Salle Explorers, 60-51. La Salle’s 0.434 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Massachusetts, who had a mark of 0.254. The Explorers’ mark was below their season average of 0.468, while the Minutemen’s was below their season average of 0.523. Rashaan Holloway was the top scorer from either team with 15 points on 5-for-13 shooting.
The Hawks were beaten by the Dayton Flyers in their last contest, 75-64. Dayton’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Flyers had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. five), defensive rebounds (30 vs. 26) and total rebounds (41 vs. 31). With 21 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Chris Clover led Saint Joseph’s in scoring.
There’s a decent chance that Massachusetts struggles to create turnovers. Saint Joseph’s ranks first in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.1 percent), while Massachusetts forces the 227th-most turnovers (18.6 percent).
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, the Hawks won 85-73. The Hawks knocked down 15 of their 20 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 14.3).
Massachusetts Minutemen at Saint Joseph’s Hawks Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Joseph’s, ATS Winner – Saint Joseph’s, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Joseph’s ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Massachusetts ranks 109th (3.5).
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The Minutemen’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 0.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
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