La Salle vs St. Louis Prediction 2/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a La Salle vs St. Louis prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 7th at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

La Salle Explorers Betting Preview

The La Salle Explorers are 7-16 (3-7) this season after they lost to Loyola by a score of 71-61 in their last game. La Salle was tied at 30 at halftime, but they allowed 41 points in the second half for the loss. The Explorers shot 40% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Jaeden Marshall led La Salle with 18 points and four rebounds, while Jaden Johnson added 16 points and eight assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, La Salle lost to St. Joe’s by a score of 67-58 and Fordham by a score of 64-58. The Explorers have scored 66.0 points per game with 35.0 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.0 points against per game this season. Jaeden Marshall is averaging 12.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, while Jerome Brewer Jr is averaging 11.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per game for the Explorers. La Salle is shooting 41.8% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 29.9% on three pointers this season. 

St. Louis Billikens Betting Preview

The St. Louis Billikens are 22-1 (10-0) this year after they defeated Davidson by a score of 91-82 in their last game. St. Louis trailed 46-41 at halftime, but they scored 50 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Billikens shot 51% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Brady Dunlap led St. Louis with 22 points and five rebounds, while Robbie Avila added 17 points and six assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, St. Louis defeated Dayton by a score of 102-71 and George Washington by a score of 79-76. The Billikens have scored 91.3 points per game with 42.3 rebounds and 19.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.1 points against per game this season. Robbie Avila is averaging 13.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while Trey Green is averaging 12.3 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Billikens. St. Louis is shooting 52.1% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 40.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Saint Louis Billikens will win

• Saint Louis has won each of its last 18 games at Chaifetz Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• La Salle has lost 18 of its last 19 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• La Salle has lost the first half in each of its last six road games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Saint Louis’ last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Each of La Salle’s last four games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.

La Salle vs St. Louis Prediction 

St. Louis comes into this matchup undefeated in conference play and they have scored at least 81 points in four of their last five games. The Billikens are shooting 52% from the field and they have won two of their last four games by at least 30 points. La Salle has lost three in a row and they have scored 61 or fewer in all three games. The Explorers are shooting 42% from the field and I don’t think that is good enough to keep this game close. Take St. Louis to win big in this one.

David Racey's Pick: St. Louis -23.5