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A-10 Tournament: La Salle vs. Fordham odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s La Salle at Fordham odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 11th-seeded La Salle Explorers (15-18) and No. 3 Fordham Rams (24-7) battle in an Atlantic-10 Tournament quarterfinal Thursday in Brooklyn. Tip time at the Barclays Center is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET (USA Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the La Salle vs. Fordham odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Explorers have advanced in the Brooklyn brackets with wins over Rhode Island on Tuesday and Duquesne on Wednesday). La Salle had entered the tournament on a 5-game losing streak.

With the benefit of early-round byes, the Rams are playing their A-10 tourney opener. Fordham, which went 12-6 in league play, is a solid defensive team. The Rams are 11-3 in their last 14 games and have yielded a mere 41.9% mark from the field over that stretch.

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La Salle vs. Fordham odds

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  • Moneyline: La Salle +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Fordham -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): La Salle +6.5 (-115) | Fordham -6.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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La Salle vs. Fordham picks and predictions

Prediction

La Salle 72, Fordham 69

Moneyline

Fordham is a good defensive team that does well to get chances at the free-throw line. But the perhaps-rusty Rams figure to be tested to the hilt in this game. La Salle is likable against the number, and some bettors on that action may want to go in for a partial-unit play here as well.

La Salle is coming off 2 fine games and usually plays better against faster teams (which the Rams are).

TAKE THE EXPLORERS (+205).

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Against the spread

The Rams won their regular-season finale 87-60; they are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight-up win of more-than-20 points.

That last Fordham game was on March 4. This season, the Rams have gone 2-4 ATS in games on 4-plus days of rest.

La Salle played a much tougher schedule during the season. Its a streaky team on a 2-game streak. While the moneyline is a better value, fora little insurance TAKE THE EXPLORERS +6.5 (-115).

Over/Under

For a faster-than-average game at a neutral venue, this total fits. STEER CLEAR.

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A-10 Tournament: La Salle vs. Duquesne odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s La Salle vs. Duquesne odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 11th-seeded La Salle Explorers (14-18) and No. 6 Duquesne Dukes (20-11) tangle Wednesday in a 2nd-round game of the Atlantic-10 Tournament. Tip-off at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn is 7:30 p.m. ET (USA Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the La Salle vs. Duquesne odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

La Salle defeated No. 14 Rhode Island 73-56 in a 1st first-round game on Tuesday as 1.5-point underdogs. An Explorers squad that had been struggling mightily on defense snapped a 5-game losing streak with the triumph. The points allowed Tuesday marked La Salle’s fewest all season.

Duquesne went 10-8 in league play to finish 6th and get a bye into this slot in the A-10 bracket. Their play of late has been uneven, but they did shoot a robust 55.6% from the field in beating the Explorers 91-74 on Feb. 22 as a 2.5-point road underdog while the 144.5 Under hit.

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La Salle vs. Duquesne odds

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  • Moneyline: La Salle +255 (bet $100 to win $255) | Duquense -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): La Salle +7.5 (-110) | Duquesne -7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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La Salle vs. Duquesne picks and predictions

Prediction

Duquesne 73, La Salle 68

Moneyline

PASS.

No need to risk 3 1/2 times your money on Duquense.

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Against the spread

In this series, La Salle has won 3 out of the last 4 games ATS.

Hot shooting and 40 free-throw attempts helped the Dukes drub La Salle in the Feb. 22 meeting. Duquesne does have edges all around in this meeting, but some shooting regression could well mask many of them. The Dukes had 5 games over 55% (effective field goal) in February.

The neutral hall in Brooklyn is a good spot for that shooting to fall back to normal levels (around 51%).

BACK LA SALLE +7.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Pull back on expectations for the Duquense offense, and don’t expect a lot of trips to the charity stripe in this game.

TAKE THE UNDER 147.5 (-110).

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A-10 Tournament: Rhode Island vs. La Salle odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Rhode Island at La Salle odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 14th-seed Rhode Island Rams (9-21) and No. 11 La Salle Explorers (13-18) get together for a 1st-round game in the Atlantic-10 Tournament. The contest at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn will tip off at 4:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rhode Island vs. La Salle odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rhode Island went 5-13 in league play. The Rams went 1-1 against these Explorers; both games were decided by 2 points. Offense has been a problem area for this group. URI has shot just 38.5% from the floor in going 1-8 since Feb. 1.

La Salle has been picked apart defensively while losing each of its last 5 games. Over that stretch, the Explorers have allowed a 52.8% mark from the field. La Salle is looking to get to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013.

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Rhode Island vs. La Salle
odds

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  • Moneyline: Rhode Island -105 (bet $100 to win $105) | La Salle -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Rhode Island +1.5 (-115) | La Salle -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rhode Island vs. La Salle
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Prediction

Rhode Island 69, La Salle 67

Moneyline

URI is a solid play in plus money. PASS otherwise.

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Against the spread

The Explorers have lost 4 in a row ATS and are vulnerable in this spot. La Salle’s analytic numbers don’t support its win-loss record. Rhode Island’s indicators swing the other way, and the Rams have played a slightly tougher schedule.

La Salle’s defense should provide URI with a chance to get right in its shooting performance, and we should expect some regression toward the mean anyway.

BACK THE RAMS +1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

These offenses in a mid-pace game in a big barn would make for a lean on the Under. Tab this one as a line watch. Take the Under if the total reaches 140. Otherwise, PASS.

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La Salle at Dayton odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s La Salle at Dayton odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The La Salle Explorers (16-16, 7-9 A10) visit the Dayton Flyers (19-10, 11-5) for a Tuesday Atlantic-10 Conference tussle at UD Arena. The opening tip off is slated for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the La Salle vs. Dayton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Against the spread, La Salle won 7 in a row from Jan. 28-Feb. 18. But the Explorers have lost their last 2 ATS and their last 3 straight up. La Salle coughed up a combined 183 points over their last 2 setbacks.

The Flyers are coming off a 74-69 loss to George Mason but are 4-1 SU and ATS over their last 5 games. Dayton lost to La Salle 62-60 last season and has dropped 2 in a row to the Explorers.

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La Salle at Dayton odds

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  • Moneyline: La Salle +625 (bet $100 to win $625) | Dayton -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): La Salle +13.5 (-105) | Dayton -13.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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La Salle at Dayton picks and predictions

Prediction

Dayton 72, La Salle 58

Moneyline

Two expensive propositions in one form or another: PASS.

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Against the spread

Dayton can be too loose with the basketball and does not always get much done on the offensive glass. But those are not areas ripe for takeover by the Explorers. and in every other facet of the game at both ends of the floor, UD is the superior team. And to the tune of a lead widening by a possession or more every 10 minutes. Flyers by 2 touchdowns is a fair assessment: PASS.

Over/Under

The Under is 5-1 in UD’s last 6 games against under-.500 opponents. And the Under has hit 8 times in the last 10 games of this series.

Dayton plays at a bottom-50 tempo, and La Salle doesn’t have the 3-point or free-throw frequency to make for push-back on the upside. Peg this game with as much of a chance to land in the 120s as the 130s. So, there is value in the UNDER 135.5 (-110).

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Duquesne at La Salle odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Duquesne at La Salle odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Duquesne Dukes (18-9, 8-6 Atlantic 10) and La Salle Explorers (13-14, 7-7) meet Wednesday at Tom Gola Arena in Philadelphia. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Duquesne vs. La Salle game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Dukes had a 4-game win streak snapped last time out at Saint Louis Saturday, falling 90-85 while pushing against the number at most shops. The Over (146.5) cashed, halting a 3-game Under streak. Duquesne is 15-3 straight up (SU) at home, but just 2-6 SU on the road.

The Explorers fell 70-66 as 5.5-point underdogs in Fairfax County against George Mason Saturday, snapping a 5-game win streak, but have still covered its 7 in a row. La Salle is 8-5 SU at home.

La Salle has won 3 of the past 4 meetings between these programs while going 7-3 SU in the previous 10 in the series. The Explorers have also covered 3 in a row, while the Over is an impressive 8-1 across the previous 9 meetings.

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Duquesne at La Salle odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Duquesne -2.5 (-105) | La Salle +2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Duquesne at La Salle picks and predictions

Prediction

Duquesne 73, La Salle 69

Moneyline

The moneyline was OTB at the time of publication.

However, once it opens Duquesne will be worth a look in this Keystone State battle, especially if you don’t want to sweat out the points in what should be a very close battle in the A-10.

Taking the Dukes on the moneyline comes with a risk, as La Salle has won 2 in a row in the series, and 7 of the past 10 overall. However, Duquesne is easily having the better season overall.

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Against the spread

DUQUESNE -2.5 (-105) is worth a look, but go lightly. At most, a half-unit play is warranted.

The Dukes are 3-1-1 ATS in the past 5 games overall, and 4-0 ATS in the past 4 against teams with a losing overall record.

However, La Salle has cashed in 7 in a row and is 5-0 ATS in the past 5 against teams with an overall winning mark. It will be a sweat until the end, but look for the Dukes to grind out the narrow victory and cover. The road team has cashed in 5 of the past 7 meetings overall between these programs.

Over/Under

UNDER 143.5 (-105) is the lean, but again, but with a half-unit play at best.

The Over has hit in 5 of the past 6 games on the road for Duquesne, but the Under is 5-2 in the past 7 for the Dukes after a SU loss. The Under is also 5-1 in the past 6 at Tom Gola Arena for the Explorers, while going 5-1 in the past 6 at home against a team with a losing overall road mark.

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La Salle at St. Bonaventure odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s La Salle at St. Bonaventure odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The La Salle Explorers (10-13, 4-6 A-10) and St. Bonaventure Bonnies (13-11, 7-4) meet Wednesday at Reilly Center in St. Bonaventure, N.Y. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the La Salle vs. St. Bonaventure game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Explorers have picked up a pair of wins against George Washington and St. Joe’s since the calendar flipped to February, halting a 5-game losing streak. La Salle has tied a season-high 3-game cover streak, equaling the run from Nov. 7-15 to open the season at 3-0 against the spread (ATS).

The Bonnies have won 3 in a row, and each of the victories are as underdogs of 5 or more points. The Under has cashed in each of the outings, too. St. Bonaventure is vying for a 4th straight win, and that would tie a season best.

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La Salle at St. Bonaventure odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Off the board
  • Against the spread (ATS): La Salle +6.5 (-105) | St. Bonaventure -6.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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La Salle at St. Bonaventure picks and predictions

Prediction

St. Bonaventure 69, La Salle 67

Moneyline

The moneyline was off the board at the time of publishing.

St. Bonaventure would be too expensive even if a moneyline is made available.

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Against the spread

LA SALLE +6.5 (-105) is the lean in this Atlantic 10 battle. The Explorers have cashed at a 5-0-1 ATS run in the last 6 games on the road, while cashing at a 4-1 ATS clip in the previous 5 games overall. La Salle is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 outings against winning teams, too. The underdog is 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings in this series.

St. Bonaventure -6.5 (-115) has managed a 6-2 ATS mark in the last 8 games overall, but it is just 1-5 ATS in the previous 6 contests against teams with a losing overall record.

Over/Under

OVER 133.5 (-110) is the lean in this A-10 tussle in western New York, but go lightly. The Over is 5-1 in LaSalle’s last 6 games on the road, while going 5-1 in the last 6 on the road against teams with a winning home mark.

Be careful, though, as the Under is 5-1 in the last 6 overall for the Bonnies.

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La Salle at St. Joseph’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s La Salle at St. Joseph’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The La Salle Explorers (9-13, 3-6 A-10) visit the St. Joseph’s Hawks (11-11, 5-5) in a conference battle Sunday. Tip-off from Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena is set for noon ET (ESPNU/ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the La Salle vs. St. Joseph’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

La Salle is coming off a 75-64 upset of George Washington as a 2-point home underdog Wednesday. The win snapped a 5-game losing streak and was only the Explorers’ 3rd in their last 9 games. They are 6-3-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10, including back-to-back covers in their last 2.

St. Joseph’s won its last 2 games, recently topping Rhode Island 64-50 as a 4-point home favorite Wednesday. The win marked their 5th in the Hawks’ last 6 games, yet only their 5th in their last 10. They’ve covered 6 games in a row and are 7-3 ATS in the last 10.

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La Salle at St. Joseph’s odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): La Salle +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | St. Joseph’s -310 (bet $310 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): La Salle +6.5 (-105) | St. Joseph’s -6.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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La Salle at St. Joseph’s picks and predictions

Prediction

St. Joseph’s 79, La Salle 70

Moneyline

AVOID. 

St. Joseph’s (-310) should win this game as it is clearly the better of 2 mediocre teams. La Salle, despite winning its last game, has been the colder of the 2.

But risking 3.1 times the potential profit is not smart sports gambling.

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Against the spread

LEAN ST. JOSEPH’S -6.5 (-115).

St. Joseph’s won the season’s 1st meeting between the 2, claiming a 71-59 road victory as a 1.5-point underdog Jan. 16.

The Hawks have been covering the spread as of late, but so has La Salle, and the matchup trends point in opposite directions as well.

The Hawks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 and 5-0 in their last 5 games following an ATS win. They are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight-up win. Plus, the home team is 11-4-1 ATS in the last 16 matchups between these teams.

The Explorers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning home record.

The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 head-to-head matchups.

Over/Under

BET OVER 141.5 (-110).

For La Salle, the Over is clearly the safer bet. They’ve been very consistent with the Over as of late. The Over is 5-0 in their last 5 road games and 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. teams with a winning home record. The Over is also 8-3 in their last 11 Sunday games, per covers.com.

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Temple vs. La Salle odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Temple vs. La Salle odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Temple Owls (3-4) and La Salle Explorers (3-3) clash in Philadelphia Tuesday with tip at The Palestra set for 6 p.m. ET.  Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. La Salle odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Owls-Explorers contest marks the front half of a Big 5 doubleheader at The Palestra. Philly neighbors Saint Joseph’s and Penn will play the nightcap.

Temple covered as a -9 favorite in its last game as the Owls got 25 points from G Khalif Battle in a 73-61 win over Drexel. Battle has averaged 23.0 points per game in the team’s last 4 games. Temple went 2-2 straight-up and 2-2 against the spread (ATS) in those 4 games.

La Salle is 1-2 with 3 ATS losses in its last 3 games. The Explorers are coming off a 65-62 win over Binghamton Saturday, but shooting woes have plagued the team in recent games. La Salle has shot just 39.4% from the field in the last 4 games.

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Temple vs. La Salle odds

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  • Moneyline: Temple -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | La Salle +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Temple -5.5 (-115) | La Salle +5.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Temple at La Salle picks and predictions

Prediction

Temple 70, La Salle 63

Moneyline

Peg Temple as a 2/3 betting proposition in this contest. We’d want a tag under -200 to have room for profit. PASS on the current tag.

Against the spread

Temple brings back more of its talent from a year ago and was favored by 7 when these teams met last Dec. 1. The Owls won that home game 73-57.

Temple has played a tougher slate so far, though La Salle has played Villanova and Wake Forest, a couple of squads just a tick better than the Owls. Those contests netted losses by 13 and 12 points, respectively.

Temple launches a lot of 3s as part of its offense; La Salle’s early-season perimeter defense has been lacking. TAKE THE OWLS -5.5 (-115). At this number and this price, this is a small-confidence play: consider a partial-unit wager when backing Temple. A -4.5 or -5 or a better price would change the equation.

Over/Under

Several prominent models peg the game right at 134. Its a fast (La Salle)-vs. slow (Temple) clash, and a mid-130s total seems unassailable. PASS.

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Villanova vs. La Salle odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Villanova vs. La Salle odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 7 Villanova Wildcats (3-2) and La Salle Explorers (2-2) tangle in a 6 p.m. ET game Sunday at the Palestra in Philadelphia. Below, we look at the Villanova vs. La Salle odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Villanova has already played three games against ranked foes. The Wildcats went 1-2 in contests against UCLA (loss), Tennessee (win) and Purdue (loss). They’re looking for an eighth straight win over local rival La Salle after a Thanksgiving rest.

VU’s leading scorer is G Justin Moore, who averages 17.8 points per contest. Moore logged a breakout 25-point game when the Wildcats last met La Salle Dec. 1, 2019.

The Explorers are coming off a 61-58 victory over Army Nov. 20, but La Salle had been on its heels defensively in a couple of earlier losses. La Salle heads into this game ranked 272nd in the nation in defense with 73.3 points allowed per game. A year ago, the Explorers ranked 12th in the 14-team Atlantic-10, allowing 73.5 PPG.

Rankings courtesy the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Villanova vs. La Salle odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Villanova -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100) | La Salle +1000 (bet $100 to win $1000)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Villanova -18.5 (-108) | La Salle +18.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Villanova vs. La Salle odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Villanova 78, La Salle 59

Money line

PASS on the juice-filled prices here. A -1500/+1500 tandem is a reasonable starting point, and value gets lost the more removed it is from that intersection.

Against the spread

‘Nova last played a week ago when they dropped an 80-74 game against a Purdue team that went 10-of-23 from distance and found some success on the offensive glass. The Wildcats are 38-17-2 ATS across their last 57 outings after an ATS loss.

Villanova and La Salle are at opposite ends of the spectrum as far as ball security goes. Look for the Wildcats to leverage that disparity to a great degree while clamping down on the boards in this one. The lean is a small-to-moderate one, so consider a partial-unit play on VILLANOVA -18.5 (-108) in a hometown bounce-back effort.

Over/Under

Along the same lines as the ATS play, look for a renewed defensive effort from a Wildcat five which plays at a snail’s pace. On neutral hardwood and with the Explorers being more a near-average team on defense than what surface numbers show, BACK THE UNDER 139.5 (-108).

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La Salle at Saint Louis odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s La Salle Explorers at Saint Louis Billikens and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The La Salle Explorers (8-12 overall, 5-8 A-10) take on the Saint Louis Billikens (10-3, 3-2) Tuesday in St. Louis. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the La Salle-Saint Louis college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

La Salle at Saint Louis: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: La Salle +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000) | Saint Louis -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: La Salle +15.5 (-110) | Saint Louis -15.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 143.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

La Salle at Saint Louis: Three things to know

  1. La Salle limps into this one on a 1-4 SU/2-2-1 ATS slide across the past five. The good news for the Explorers is that their only win during the span was an 82-75 win as 12.5-point underdogs against the Billikens in Philadelphia Feb. 3.
  2. Since that setback to La Salle, SLU has registered three straight victories, including two by 11 or more points. After allowing 82 points to the Explorers, uncharacteristic for the Billikens, they have yielded just 53.0 points per game across the past three.
  3. La Salle has posted a 7-0-1 ATS mark in its past eight games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Saint Louis has covered just two of its past seven overall, and it’s 5-12 ATS in the past 17 against teams with a losing overall mark.

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La Salle at Saint Louis: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Saint Louis 73, La Salle 63

Money line (ML)

Saint Louis (-2000) will cost you way too much as opposed to your potential return. While La Salle (+1000) did pull the upset against the Billikens a couple of weeks ago, that served as a wake-up call and SLU has been playing much batter lately. PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

LA SALLE +15.5 (-110) is the play. As mentioned, it won the first meeting outright as a 12.5-point underdog. Saint Louis will return the favor Tuesday night, but La Salle will grab the cover. The Explorers enter 5-0-1 ATS in their six games overall this season as double-digit underdogs. Along with the win vs. Saint Louis, La Salle claimed upsets at Richmond and at Dayton.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 143.5 (-110) is the lean, even though the teams combined for 157 points Feb. 3 with an O/U line of just 140. In St. Louis, we should get a much better defensive effort. Since that loss to La Salle, SLU has ripped off three straight Under results, including allowing just 40 points last time out at Fordham. The Billikens rank 44th in the nation with just 64.1 PPG, so the Under is usually the rule in their games.

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