Temple vs St. Joseph’s Prediction 12/6/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The St. Joseph’s Hawks and the Temple Owls meet Saturday in college basketball action from the XFinity Mobile Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a St. Joseph’s Hawks vs. Temple Owls prediction.

St. Joseph’s Hawks Recap

The St. Joseph’s Hawks come into this game looking to build on their 60-58 win over Princeton last time out to sit at 4-3 this season. After this game, St. Joseph’s will head home for a game against Coppin State.

Hawks Win Back-To-Back Games

Deuce Jones leads the Hawks in scoring with 17 PPG while Derek Simpson has 12.4 PPG along with team-highs of 5.4 RPG and 3.4 APG to lead the Hawks in rebounding and assists. Jaiden Glover-Toscano has 12.3 PPG with 4.1 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Saint Joseph’s so far this season. Dasear Haskins has 9.1 PPG with 4.7 RPG while Anthony Finkley has 7 PPG with 4 RPG and Austin Williford has 6 PPG with 4.7 RPG. As a team, Saint Joseph’s is averaging 77 PPG on 42.9% shooting from the field, 25.6% from three and 79.6% from the foul line this season.

Temple Owls Recap

The Temple Owls come into this game looking to bounce back from a 74-56 loss at the hands of Villanova last time out to sit at 4-4 this season. After this game, Temple will take on subdivision Georgian Court at home.

Owls Drop Back-To-Back Games

Derrian Ford leads the Owls in scoring with 16.2 PPG along with 4.1 RPG while Aiden Tobiason has 15.3 PPG with 2.9 RPG. Jordan Mason has 10.5 PPG with 2.4 RPG and a team-high 3.6 APG to lead the Owls in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Temple so far this season. Gavin Griffiths also has 9.3 PPG with 4.6 RPG as well this season. As a team, Temple is averaging 76.4 PPG on 46.4% shooting from the field, 36.4% from three and 71.7% from the foul line this season.

Temple Owls @ Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Trends: December 6, 2025

Why the Saint Joseph’s Hawks will win

• Saint Joseph’s has won each of its last seven day games against non-Conference opponents.
• Temple has lost six of its last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Temple has lost the first half in each of its last four games.

Why the Temple Owls will win

• Saint Joseph’s has lost four of its last five games against the American Conference.
• Saint Joseph’s has lost the first half in four of its last five day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Saint Joseph’s’ last seven games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Each of Temple’s last six games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 154+ points.

St. Joseph’s Hawks vs. Temple Owls Prediction

I’m leaning towards Temple here. It’s an interesting matchup between these two in-state rivals, but I feel like Temple’s the better team that’s been more competitive against tougher opposition so far this season. The Hawks have picked up some wins here and there, but in the end I look for Temple to get the win and cover here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Temple -2.5