American Eagles vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24
Looking to win big? The Eagles and Hawks face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hawks are hosting the game at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Saint Joseph’s is favored by -12.5 vs. American.
AMERICAN EAGLES VS SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: American Eagles +12.5
This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.
WHY BET THE AMERICAN EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hawks.
- Even though we have Saint Joseph’s winning straight-up, we like American at +12.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can American Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
American Eagles Recent Game/Games
American evened their record at 4-4 after an 81-71 home win over George Washington on Wednesday, December 4th. The Eagles entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
American led 28-22 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half. They managed to score 32 points of their own to secure the win. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.
In their latest game, the Eagles put up 81 points, shooting 40.3% from the field. They connected on 13 of 32 threes, hitting 40.6% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%.
Colin Smalls led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc. Darren Buchanan Jr. added 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Jacoi Hutchinson chipped in 20 points and 5 assists.
American’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 13 threes on 32 attempts, also shooting 40%. They went 18/24 from the free-throw line, good for 75%.
Can the Hawks Secure a Win at Home?
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Recent Game/Games
Saint Joseph’s fell to 6-4 on the season after a 78-75 home loss to Charleston on Tuesday. The Hawks were -7.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.
Saint Joseph’s led 43-36 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 32 points while allowing 42. The Hawks will need to address their second-half performance as they look to bounce back.
Saint Joseph’s put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53%. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 10-for-30, while connecting on 55.6% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made just 5 of 10 attempts.
Rasheer Fleming was a standout, scoring 26 points on 10-for-14 shooting, including 4-for-6 from beyond the arc. The Hawks dished out 22 assists, with Xzayvier Brown and Derek Simpson each contributing 6, and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds.
Saint Joseph’s defense gave up 78 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 45% from the field, with 30 made baskets on 66 attempts. Inside the arc, the Hawks’ defense struggled, giving up 20 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Saint Joseph’s allowed 10 made threes on 30 attempts, with the opposition shooting 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 5 free throws. The Hawks gave up 11 offensive rebounds.