Saint Joseph’s vs Saint Louis Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/3/25

In this article, we will formulate a Saint Joseph’s vs Saint Louis Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, January 3rd, at the Chaifetz Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Hawks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Billikens’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Saint Joseph’s

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Saint Louis

-Recent betting trends in games played between Saint Joseph and Saint Louis

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Hawks and Billikens. 

Saint Joseph’s is Hot

Saint Joseph’s is hot heading into this game and they have won four games in a row. In the last game against UMass, Saint Joseph’s scored 81 points and they ended up winning by eight points. The offense scored 44 points in the second half and that was enough to wrap up the win. There were five different players that put up at least 11 points. Rasheer Fleming had a strong game putting up 16 points and six rebounds. 

Saint Joseph’s on the season is averaging 76.7 points while their defense is giving up 67.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 153rd in the league while the defense is ranked 98th. Erik Reynolds II has been the top player for Saint Joseph’s team and he is averaging 16.4 points while shooting 38.8 percent from the field and 28.1 percent from behind the three-point line. There are four different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game.   

Why Saint Joseph’s Will Beat Saint Louis

• Saint Louis has lost 10 of its last 11 night games against Conference opponents.
• Saint Joseph’s has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Saint Louis has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.

Saint Louis Looks for Third Straight Win

Saint Louis has won two straight games and they have confidence. Even with the confidence, this is a very good test for them. Saint Louis in the last game faced off against Fordham, and they scored 88 points and they ended up winning by 25 points. Gibson Jimerson had a strong game putting up 33 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put in at least 15 points. 

Saint Louis on the season is averaging 78.1 points while their defense is giving up 71.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 120th in the league, while the defense is ranked 190th. They are averaging 57.3 field goal attempts per game which is 265th in the league. As a team, they are shooting 48.5 percent from the field which is 53rd in the league. Guard Gibson Jimerson is averaging 18.9 points while shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Saint Joseph’s vs Saint Louis Prediction

Saint Louis has won two games in a row, but don’t let that fool you, they are the weaker team in this matchup. Saint Joseph’s is averaging 76.7 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Saint Louis’s defense is giving up 71.4 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. Saint Louis won’t score enough and this will be an easy victory. Back Saint Joseph’s to win this game and cover the spread.