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A-10 Tournament: Saint Joseph’s vs. Dayton odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Saint Joseph’s vs. Dayton odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 10th-seeded Saint Joseph’s Hawks (16-16) and 2nd-seeded Dayton Flyers (20-11) meet Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic-10 Tournament. Tip-off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn is at 5 p.m. ET (USA Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Joseph’s vs. Dayton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Saint Joseph’s advanced to this game with an 87-76 win over George Washington Wednesday in the 2nd round after a 72-67 win over Loyola-Chicago in Tuesday’s tournament opener. The Hawks have won 3 straight games, which matches their longest streak of the season.

Dayton has been idle, earning a bye as the 2nd-seed after going 12-6 team in A-10 play. The Flyers play at a slow tempo and are efficient on offense and especially talented on defense. However, they have had wild, inconsistent swings in their production as they look to capture the A-10 title and reach the Big Dance for the 1st time since 2017.

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Saint Joseph’s vs. Dayton odds

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Moneyline: Saint Joseph’s +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Dayton -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Saint Joseph’s +10.5 (-110) | Dayton -10.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Saint Joseph’s vs. Dayton picks and predictions

Prediction

Dayton 72, Saint Joseph’s 60

Moneyline

Avoid the extra juice: PASS.

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Against the spread

The Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against teams playing .600 or better basketball.

Dayton easily covered as a 13.5-point favorite in a 76-56 win when these teams met on Jan. 4. The Flyers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games, and their excellent perimeter defense (28.8% allowed on 3s) plays squarely against an SJU offense that likes to crank out 3-pointers with great frequency.

UD had some turnover problems early in the season but has taken much better care of the ball recently. The Flyers figure to have an edge in rebounding, free-throw frequency and rest.

That all makes for plenty of leverage, and UD bettors will need it against a lofty figure. Consider a partial-unit play on DAYTON -10.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Under is 7-1 in Dayton’s last 8 overall and is 5-1 in St. Joe’s last 6 games following a straight-up win. It’s also 4-2 in the last 6 games between these programs.

Look for Dayton to control the pace. With a neutral-site shooting background, the UNDER 135.5 (-110) is worth some partial-unit consideration.

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A-10 Tournament: Saint Joseph’s vs. George Washington odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Saint Joseph’s vs. George Washington odds, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (15-16) and George Washington Colonials (16-15) meet Wednesday in the 2nd round of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Tip from Barclays Center in Brooklyn is set for 5 p.m. ET (USA Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Joseph’s vs. George Washington odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Hawks dashed the dreams of Loyola-Chicago and Sister Jean with a 72-67 first-round victory as 1.5-point underdogs as the Under (144) cashed Tuesday.

The Colonials wrapped up the regular season with 4 victories in the final 5 outings, going 5-0 against the spread along that stretch.

St. Joe’s picked up an 81-69 win in Philadelphia on Feb. 11 as a 4.5-point favorite as the Under (156) connected in the most recent meeting between these programs. GW earned a 92-91 OT win at home on Jan. 25, although the Hawks cashed as 4-point underdogs.

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Saint Joseph’s vs. George Washington odds

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Moneyline (ML): Saint Joseph’s -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | George Washington -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Saint Joseph’s +1.5 (-115) | George Washington -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Saint Joseph’s vs. George Washington picks and predictions

Prediction

Saint Joseph’s 74, George Washington 72

Moneyline

SAINT JOSEPH’S (-105) is worth pursuing as a slight underdog in what should be a close game. The Hawks have already picked up one victory over the Colonials this season and played them super tight in D.C.

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Against the spread

Grab SAINT JOSEPH’S +1.5 (-115) as a slight underdog.

The Hawks suffered 4 straight losses from Feb. 15-26, but earned a 16-point win over Richmond in their regular-season finale on March 1 as 2.5-point underdogs and edged Loyola as a slight ‘dog Tuesday.

St. Joe’s hasn’t covered 3 in a row since going 6-0 ATS from Jan. 14-Feb. 1, but that span included a 1-point OT loss at George Washington.

Over/Under

UNDER 155.5 (-110) is the best play on the board in this A-10 clash.

The Hawks have cashed the Under at a 5-0 clip in the past 5 following a straight-up win at a 5-1 pace in the past 6 after a cover.

The Under cashed in the final 2 regular-season games for the Colonials, and the Under hit in the only head-to-head meeting this season between these teams that ended in regulation.

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A-10 Tournament: Loyola-Chicago vs. Saint Joseph’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Loyola-Chicago vs. Saint Joseph’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 15-seed Loyola-Chicago Ramblers (10-20) and No. 10 Saint Joseph’s Hawks (14-16) open Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament play Tuesday with a 1st-round game in Brooklyn. The contest at the Barclays Center will tip off at 2 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Loyola-Chicago vs. Saint Joseph’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Ramblers have struggled defensively in going 2-6 in their last 8 games, allowing 73.5 points per game over that stretch. Loyola, who went 4-14 in league play, are also 4-14 in road games this season.

The Hawks, who went 8-10 in the A-10, are 1-4 in their last 5 games. Saint Joseph’s launches a lot of 3s (26.3 attempts per game, tops in A-10), and the team has struggled from distance (31.3%) in the last 5.

The Hawks beat Loyola twice this season. They won 86-55 at home on Jan. 14 as 1.5-point favorites while the 142.5 Under hit. On Feb. 8 in Chicago, Saint Joseph’s won 83-71 as 3.5-point underdogs while the 140.5 Over hit.

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Loyola-Chicago vs. Saint Joseph’s odds

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Moneyline: Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Loyola-Chicago +1.5 (-115) | Saint Joseph’s -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Loyola-Chicago vs. Saint Joseph’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Loyola-Chicago 72, Saint Joseph’s 68

Moneyline

Not available.

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Against the spread

Loyola has shot the ball and defended better of late. Turnovers had been a major problem for the Ramblers for much of the season, but the team has cleaned things up in that area, too.

The Ramblers have played the tougher slate, and they are a solid play as the underdog in this game. Plus, the Hawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 neutral-site games. TAKE LOYOLA-CHICAGO +1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

This game features the fast-pace Hawks vs. the slower Ramblers. Figure on a tally in the high-130s to perhaps 142. The Under is a lean but not an actionable one. PASS, unless the total reaches 144.5.

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Saint Joseph’s at Dayton odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Saint Joseph’s at Dayton odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (6-7, 0-1 Atlantic-10) and Dayton Flyers (10-5, 2-0) clash Wednesday at UD Arena with opening tip at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Joseph’s vs. Dayton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Saint Joseph’s is coming off a stretch of 5 straight games at home. The Hawks are playing their 1st road game since Dec. 6. On Saturday as a +7, they lost to Saint Louis 83-78. SJU has won 5 in a row against the spread (ATS).

The Flyers also played on Saturday, beating Davidson 69-55 and covering a 4-point spread. A staunch UD defense held an opponent under 40% from the floor (36.8%) for a 10th time this season, and F DaRon Holmes II tallied 32 points in the road triumph.

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Saint Joseph’s at Dayton odds

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Moneyline: St. Joseph’s +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Dayton -1200 (bet $1200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Saint Joseph’s +14.5 (-115) | Dayton -14.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Saint Joseph’s at Dayton picks and predictions

Prediction

Dayton 72, Saint Joseph’s 58

Moneyline

PASS. Nothing to see here.

Against the spread

PASS.

Dayton is a clear favorite here, but there is no value in going over 12.5 points. There isn’t enough coming back the other way either (would want 16-plus), so let’s investigate the O/U action.

Over/Under

This game features fast-paced SJU against turtle-tempo UD. And even with Dayton’s well-known pace, the Under has thus far gone 9-6 in Flyers games.

When St. Joe’s plays slower teams, the Under has prevailed. Dayton often has loose handles on the ball for a quality team, so there is the threat of some transition triples building up for the visitors. But UD has a top-10 perimeter defense — allowing a mere 26.9% accuracy mark — and the Hawks playing a road game for the 1st time in weeks could create some struggles in that area.

BACK THE UNDER 133.5 (-110).

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Sacred Heart at Saint Joseph’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Sacred Heart Pioneers at Saint Joseph’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Sacred Heart Pioneers (5-7) and Saint Joseph’s Hawks (4-6) tangle Monday in a pre-holiday non-conference game in Philadelphia. The opening tip at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena will be at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sacred Heart vs. Saint Joseph’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Sacred Heart is 0-4 straight-up and 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in Dec. The up-tempo Pioneers have scuffled their way to a 37.4% mark from the floor over that 4-game skid. SHU is playing its 4th consecutive game on the road where it is thus far 3-5 this season.

The Hawks return to their home hardwood after a hard-fought 71-64 setback as 12-point underdogs against Villanova Saturday. Saint Joseph’s led the Wildcats at halftime and were down just 4 with fewer than 4 minutes remaining. SJU is 1-3 straight up over its last 4, but the Hawks have won back-to-back games ATS.

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Sacred Heart at Saint Joseph’s odds

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Moneyline: Sacred Heart +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Saint Joseph’s -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Sacred Heart +9.5 (-115) | Saint Joseph’s -9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Sacred Heart at Saint Joseph’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Saint Joseph’s 83, Sacred Heart 71

Moneyline

PASS. The ATS play on SJU is solid.

Against the spread

Sacred Heart is 1-2 ATS in its last 3 games and may be up against some road fatigue (4th straight road game) and rust (1st game in a week) in this match-up against a more battle-tested Saint Joseph’s five which is 3-1 ATS across its last 4 at home.

Results vs. expectations in comparable match-ups so far this season point to better performances for the Hawks. SJU’s defense and ability to get to the free-throw line (5 games with 25 or more free throws this season) stand out as difference makers, and the home five also is more apt to get a run or 2 fueled by 3-pointers.

SAINT JOSEPH’S -9.5 (-105) is worth a partial-unit play.

Over/Under

The Over is 6-2 in the Pioneers’ last 8 games following an ATS loss.

A fast pace is expected, but this number is mostly reflecting the possibility of a 160-plus. PASS on the current tag, but an Over 150 or 150.5 would be enticing enough to warrant some partial-unit action.

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Saint Peter’s at Saint Joseph’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Saint Peter’s at Saint Joseph’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (4-4) and the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (3-5) meet Saturday at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena in Philadelphia. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Peter’s vs. Saint Joseph’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Peacocks have dropped the past 2 games, most recently suffering a 67-55 loss at Fairfield Dec. 3 to slip to 0-2 in the MAAC. Saint Peter’s, which didn’t cover as a 4.5-point underdog, is just 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 games, while the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games.

The Hawks were dumped 70-60 at Temple Tuesday. They failed to cover as 9.5-point undedogs by a hook and slipped to 1-4 ATS — along with 1-4 straight up — across the past 5 outings. The Under cashed against the Owls, snapping a 3-0 Over run.

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Saint Peter’s at Saint Joseph’s odds

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Moneyline (ML): Saint Peter’s +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Saint Joseph’s -240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Against the spread (ATS): Saint Peter’s +5.5 (-110) | Saint Joseph’s -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Saint Peter’s at Saint Joseph’s and predictions

Prediction

Saint Peter’s 68, Saint Joseph’s 64

Moneyline

Saint Peter’s (+180) is worth a roll of the dice, but don’t go heavy on it. Divvy up 1.5 UNITS anyway you see fit between the moneyline play and the Saint Peter’s spread.

Against the spread

SAINT PETER’S +5.5 (-110) is the lean in this battle in the City of Brotherly Love.

The Peacocks strut in on a 2-game losing and non-cover streak, but it should be able to get it done on the road against the Hawks. As mentioned, Saint Joseph’s has won and covered just once in the past 5 games, including a 17-point loss (97-70) as 12-point dogs to Fairleigh Dickinson at home Dec. 3.

Over/Under

UNDER 133.5 (-110) is the lean in Philly.

The Under has cashed in 5 straight outings on the road, while going 6-2 in the past 8 games following a straight up loss for St. Joe’s.

St. Peter’s ranks just 296th in the nation with 41.7% field-goal percentage, while allowing just 65.6 points per game (PPG). Saint Joseph’s really struggles offensively, too, hitting just 40.9% from the field, while posting just 69.6 PPG.

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Saint Joseph’s at Temple odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Saint Joseph’s at Temple odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (3-4) and Temple Owls (5-4) meet Tuesday for a neighborly Big 5 clash in Philadelphia. The opening tip at the Liacouras Center will be at 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Joseph’s vs. Temple odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Saint Joseph’s and Temple represent 2/5ths of the Big 5, an informal association of 5 Philadelphia schools — the University of Pennsylvania, La Salle University, Saint Joseph’s University, Temple University, and Villanova University — that play for the city championship.

The Hawks have thus far gone 1-0 in that series, defeating Penn 85-80 in overtime 2 games back (Nov. 30). SJU laid an egg coming out of that victory: In its last game (Dec. 3 at home), the Hawks were favored by 12, but lost to Fairleigh Dickinson 97-80.

The Owls are 2-0 in the series (wins over Villanova, La Salle). Impressive shooting and rebounding numbers have led them to a 3-0 straight-up and 3-0 against-the-spread mark since Nov. 27.

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Saint Joseph’s at Temple odds

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Moneyline: Saint Joseph’s +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Temple -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Saint Joseph’s +11.5 (-115) | Temple -11.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Saint Joseph’s at Temple picks and predictions

Prediction

Temple 75, Saint Joseph’s 62

Moneyline

PASS. Temple is the likely lean in a vacuum (with no juice) but there is no value in the bloated price here.

Against the spread

Saint Joe’s routed Temple last season (68-49 Dec. 11). The Owls went 2-for-20 from 3-point range and 7-of-18 from the free-throw line in that game.

Look for Temple to bounce back this time around. The Owls have the better defense and figure to get to the foul line a decent number of times. TU has also shot a respectable 35.9% from 3-point range (46.9% last 3 home games).

An evenly-priced -11 would be a solid play on Temple. PASS otherwise, but keep an eye on the line.

Over/Under

Last year’s meeting fell 24 points short of the total, and the Under is 2-1 the last 3 SJU-TU games; 5-1 in the last 6 Hawks’ road games, and 5-2 in Temple’s last 7 home games vs. teams with a winning road mark (SJU is 1-0).

Figure on some 2-sided 3-point regression and not much scoring impact from the offensive glass or transition games.

BACK THE UNDER 141.5 (-110).

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Saint Joseph’s at Penn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Saint Joseph’s at Penn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (2-3) and Penn Quakers (5-4) tussle Wednesday at The Palestra in Philadelphia. Tip-off is slated for 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saint Joseph’s vs. Penn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The SJU-Penn contest makes for the back half of a Big 5 doubleheader at the historic venue. Philly neighbors Temple and La Salle will play the opener.

Saint Joseph’s is playing its first true road game, and it’s a hometown affair in a familiar building. The Hawks are 2-0 at home and 0-3 across a trio of neutral-site games. SJU’s last game was a neutral-site contest against South Florida on Nov. 22. St. Joe’s was a 2-point favorite, but the Hawks shot 31.4% and lost 75-62.

The Quakers also played on Nov. 22, but they have played 3 games since (Nov. 25, 26 and 27): Pennsylvania played in the inaugural Cathedral Classic, which was at The Palestra, going 3-0 straight-up and 3-0 ATS. The Quakers shot a red-hot 47.8% from beyond the arc, making 11.0 treys per game and winning by an average margin of 15.0 points.

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Saint Joseph’s at Penn odds

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Moneyline: Saint Joseph’s +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Penn -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Saint Joseph’s +5.5 (-115) | Penn -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Saint Joseph’s at Penn picks and predictions

Prediction

Penn 75, Saint Joseph’s 71

Moneyline

Too much juice likely obscures the true odds in the middle. PASS.

Against the spread

This match-up features a prominent rust (Saint Joseph’s)-vs.-rest (Penn) angle. The Penn side looks to be a tad overripe: the Quakers were a solid play last week; they are likely being over-bet now.

Mix in some shooting regression of both sides; for an SJU side that shoots a lot of 3s, there is more marginal gain to the Hawks getting a better shooting performance. Saint Joseph’s does well getting to the free-throw line.

In a home-away-from-home game against a likely fatigued Penn, BACK THE HAWKS +5.5 (-115).

Over/Under

This figures as a slightly faster-than-average game and a loose one. However, some other factors, and maybe Penn’s fatigue, swing things the other way. AVOID.

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Houston at Saint Joseph’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Houston at Saint Joseph’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (0-0) welcome the No. 3 Houston Cougars (1-0) to Alumni Hall Friday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET (CBSSN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Houston vs. Saint Joseph’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

The Cougars won their first game of the season 83-36 over the Northern Colorado Bears Monday, covering a 23.5-point spread. Behind G Marcus Sasser, the Cougars have championship expectations.

Sasser scored a team-high 21 points in the team’s opener. F J’wan Roberts chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds as well.

C Ejike Obinna could be a force for Saint Joseph’s as he averaged 12.1 points per game last season and is returning. Otherwise, the team lost G Jordan Hall and F Taylor Funk, players that combined to average 27.3 points per game a season ago.

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Houston at Saint Joseph’s odds

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Moneyline (ML): Houston -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100) | H +1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Houston -21.5 (-115) | Saint Joseph’s +21.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Houston at Saint Joseph’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 74, Saint Joseph’s 49

Moneyline

PASS.

A -3000 favorite is never worth the price tag.

Against the spread

LEAN HOUSTON -21.5 (-115).

On both ends of the court, the Cougars are one of the best teams in the country. They finished 32-6 last season and were No. 1 in the AAC. Houston’s defense is what took its play to the next level.

Its’ 58.8 allowed points per game sat 3rd in the nation. The Cougars did lose key pieces like G Kyler Edwards, but having given up just 36 in their opener, the level of defending is still there.

The Hawks lost their 2 top scorers, and it doesn’t seem likely the Cougars will allow many clean looks for Obinna. Until the Cougars let bettors down, their dominance should continue.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 133.5 (-110).

The Hawks are down their most dynamic scoring threats from a season ago, and that will be difficult to overcome.

Houston is 110-137-3 O/U since Kelvin Sampson became its coach in 2014 as well, so the Cougars have been a good Under bet for almost the last decade.

The Cougars held Northern Colorado to just 25.6% shooting, and 23.8% from deep, in the team’s opener. Houston is elite defensively, and it’ll keep this game Under the total.

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