The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (3-1) clash against the West Virginia Mountaineers (1-2) in the at HTC Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Free Prediction
In the Hawks’ last contest, they were dismantled by the UCF Knights, 77-57. UCF’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Saint Joseph’s. The Knights had a rate of 42.3 (above their season average of 31.9), while the Hawks posted a mark of 25.6. Charlie Brown was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 10-for-17 shooting.
The Mountaineers fell to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their last contest, 63-57. One of Western Kentucky’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 34 trips to the line, while West Virginia went 19 times. With 12 points on 4-for-13 shooting, Esa Ahmad led West Virginia in scoring.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams square off. The Mountaineers rank fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (36.9 percent), while Saint Joseph’s ranks 23rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.7 percent) dating back to last season. Additionally, the Hawks rank third in turnover percentage (13.8 percent), while the Mountaineers rank fifth in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.4 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
West Virginia averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 63rd in the NCAA. Saint Joseph’s ranks 313th in three pointers allowed per game (27.7).
The Mountaineers average 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. The Hawks rank 290th in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
West Virginia ranks 11th in blocks per game (5.3) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 211th (2.8).
The Mountaineers average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. The Hawks rank 256th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
West Virginia ranks 18th in steals per game (8.0) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 137th (6.3).
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