St. Joseph's (20-11) vs La Salle (14-18)
Game Info: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Capital One Arena)
Betting Odds: St. Joseph's -12.5 -- Over/Under: 145.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: USA Net
The La Salle Explorers and Saint Joseph’s Hawks meet Thursday in the college basketball A10 Second Round at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a La Salle vs Saint Joseph’s Prediction. This article will include a La Salle vs Saint Joseph’s Pick.
La Salle Explorers Betting Preview
The La Salle Explorers recently played George Washington, George Mason, Saint Joseph’s, and UMASS. La Salle hasn’t won three straight games since starting the season with a 4-0 record.
The La Salle Explorers are averaging 71.9 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 45 percent shooting. Corey McKeithan is averaging 15.1 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Deuce Jones is averaging 12.5 points and 4.1 rebounds. Daeshon Shepherd is the third double-digit scorer and Jahlil White is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The La Salle Explorers are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The La Salle Explorers are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Preview
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks recently played Fordham, Rhode Island, and La Salle. Saint Joseph’s hasn’t lost two straight games since January 3-8.
The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are averaging 75.8 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 68.5 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Xzayvier Brown is averaging 17 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Erik Reynolds II is averaging 16.8 points and 2.7 rebounds. Rasheer Fleming is the third double-digit scorer and Derek Simpson is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Saint Joseph's Hawks will win
- La Salle has lost each of its last eight night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- Saint Joseph's has won each of its last six night games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- Saint Joseph's has won the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Total Points Facts
- Each of La Salle's last five night games has produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Six of Saint Joseph's' last seven Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Saint Joseph's ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.9).
- Saint Joseph's ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (27.0).
La Salle vs Saint Joseph’s Injury Report
Saint Joseph’s will be without Khaafiq Myers and Steven Solano. Demetrius Lilley and Jahlil White are questionable for La Salle.
La Salle vs Saint Joseph’s Prediction
That above-average Saint Joseph’s defense should give La Salle trouble after playing last night. However, La Salle just beat Saint Joseph’s a few days ago as a 10-point favorite and hung around in the first meeting back in February. That was a tight game until La Salle fell apart in the second half. La Salle has covered three straight games which includes outright upsets over UMass and Saint Joseph’s. Because of two competitive games this season, I’ll take a shot with La Salle and the free buckets.
Randy’s Pick La Salle +12.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
