It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the La Salle Explorers (3-11, 1-1 A10) welcome the Saint Louis Billikens (11-4, 2-0 A10) to Tom Gola Arena. The game will air on NBC Sports Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Saint Louis Billikens at La Salle Explorers Free Prediction
In the Billikens’ last contest, they topped the Massachusetts Minutemen, 65-62. The Billikens had a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 17.4) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 33.1). Saint Louis was led by Hasahn French, who was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Explorers fell to the VCU Rams in their last outing, 69-63. Getting to the free throw line was one of VCU’s biggest strengths. They had 34 free throw attempts, while La Salle had 20. With 11 points and seven rebounds, La Salle’s Ed Croswell had a good game.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Billikens won the last contest 70-62. The Billikens had a much better free throw rate (0.500 vs. 0.302) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.398 vs. 0.341).
The ineffective offense of La Salle (309th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 97.1) will clash against the top-notch defense of Saint Louis (24th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 91.4). The Billikens should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Also, the Billikens, who rank 58th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent), will battle against the Explorers, who rank 278th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).
Saint Louis at La Salle Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Louis ranks 42nd in rebounds per game (39.4) while La Salle ranks 231st (32.5).
The Explorers rank 110th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while the Billikens rank 249th (17.8).
Saint Louis ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.1) while La Salle ranks 162nd (14.2).
The Billikens rank 26th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Explorers rank 138th (2.5).
Saint Louis averages 8.4 steals per game, which ranks 29th in the NCAA. La Salle ranks 104th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
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The Billikens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 4.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Explorers have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (13.0 below their season average).
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