<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Explorers versus the Billikens? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points, and Saint Louis is favored to win by -10.5 at home vs. La Salle.</p><h3>LA SALLE EXPLORERS VS SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chaifetz Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Billikens.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Louis winning straight-up, we like La Salle at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Explorers Offense Score Enough in St. Louis?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Explorers dropped to 9-8 on the season after an 82-60 loss to the Minutemen on Sunday. La Salle, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 142, which was below the O/U line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>La Salle trailed 33-25 at halftime and struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 49 points while scoring 35 of their own. The Explorers will look to bounce back after this road loss.</p><p>La Salle's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.3% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 39.7%. They also shot just 40% from the free-throw line, hitting only 6 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Jaylen Curry was a bright spot, scoring 22 points on 9 of 14 shooting, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, and adding 7 assists. Rahsool Diggins and Deuce Jones each contributed 17 points, though Diggins shot just 7 of 20 from the field.</p><p>La Salle's defense gave up 82 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. The Explorers allowed 50% shooting from two-point range, as their opponents hit 27 of 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, La Salle's opponents shot 30%, making 6 of 20 three-point attempts. The Explorers also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 10 free throws for 66%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Saint Louis?</h3><h3>Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Louis improved to 9-7 on the season with a 63-59 win over Richmond on Saturday. The Billikens were -6.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Saint Louis led 27-23 at halftime and matched Richmond’s 36 points in the second half. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the 136.5 O/U line.</p><p>Saint Louis struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 21 threes for a 19% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%. Their two-point shooting was a bright spot, as they connected on 56.2% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>Robbie Avila led the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field. Dusan Neskovic added 20 points, hitting 53.8% of his shots. The Billikens managed just 7 assists and 4 offensive rebounds, while shooting 68.2% from the free-throw line.</p><p>Saint Louis put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 38% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 22 attempts, a 22% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Billikens allowed 16 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 of those attempts for 70%. Saint Louis dominated the boards, giving up only 2 offensive rebounds.</p>

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