Longwood vs St. Joseph’s Prediction 11/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Longwood vs. St. Joseph’s Prediction

I like backing teams that have a game under their belt over those that don’t, but I’m not sure what playing Pfeiffer does for a team. Even without a game yet, St. Joseph’s is talented and a group that could win the A-10 this season. I’m fairly high on these Hawks, and if this outlook is correct, this is a game St. Joseph’s should win comfortably.

Thick line for a season opener, but I’m going to lay the points with St. Joseph’s, a team I expect to win a lot and make a statement.

Longwood Lancers Betting Preview

The Longwood Lancers beat Pfeiffer, and they play NC Central and Old Dominion next. Longwood has split its last 14 games.

The Longwood Lancers are averaging 123 points on 60 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 33 percent shooting. Jaylen Benard is averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds, while MJ Williams is averaging 12 points and 5 rebounds. Elijah Thomas is the third double-digit scorer, and Will Dopfer is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Longwood Lancers are shooting 48 percent from beyond the arc and 44 percent from the free-throw line. The Longwood Lancers are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 50 rebounds per game.

Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Preview

Saint Joseph’s won 24 games last season and enters year two under coach Steve Donahue. Saint Joseph’s hasn’t made the big dance since the 2015-16 season.

There’s a lot of roster turnover on Saint Joseph’s, but it does bring back one of the better players in the A-10 in Jaiden Glover-Toscano. Austin Williford was also an A-10 all-rookie last season. Sean Logan comes over from Davidson, and Logan Carey is a defensive player from Maine. There’s a core here with this Saint Joseph’s roster, and if things break right, it could lead to an NCAA Tournament berth. There’s momentum from a solid season, and this group should defend at an above-average level. Saint Joseph’s will compete for an A-10 title this season. Don’t sleep.

Why the Saint Joseph’s Hawks will win

• Longwood has lost each of its last six road games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
• Saint Joseph’s has won seven of its last eight games at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Longwood has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Why the Longwood Lancers will win

• Longwood has won three of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Longwood’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
• Seven of Saint Joseph’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Longwood ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (123.0).
• Longwood ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (87.0).

Randy Chambers's Pick: St. Joseph's -9.5